Hagans, Family Atmosphere Factored Into WR Shawn Smith’s Commitment To UVA

“It feels GOOD to be a Cavalier!!!!”

This Twitter direct message is from Brunswick High School (GA) senior wide receiver prospect Shawn Smith, who verbally committed to the University of Virginia this past Saturday while on an official visit. The Peach State standout is the second wide receiver recruit Virginia has landed in the 2017 Class, joining Good Counel (Olney, MD) product Darnell Pratt Jr.

Look for Pratt, who stands 6’3”, to play out wide. The 5’11”, 165-pound Smith projects as a slot receiver for the Hoos. Coach Bronco Mendenhall and company like the latter’s return ability on special teams as well.

“I’m bringing in more speed to the team,” wrote Smith, who ran an electronically-timed 4.66 40 and 4.21 shuttle at a Nike Opening Regional event.

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