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Q&A with Cedar Grove cornerback McKaden Smith

May 13, 2021
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What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“I’ve been going hard in practice every day, lifting weights as well as training outside of practice, I love working on my craft so the work never stops.”

What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“Since last season I’ve become a very high IQ corner and understand better how to use my technique to my advantage when in coverage to make more plays.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“With all the controversy surrounding Cedar Grove with coaches leaving, players leaving, and things of that nature, there has been a lot of noise about this year being the end of a dynasty…my teammates and I are going to quiet that noise.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“The first matchup against Douglas County High School will be a big one. Primetime during the Corky Kell Classic in the Mercedes Benz Stadium on a Saturday night. Definitely will be a spectacle and a great atmosphere.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“We will play a lot of great competition this year. To pick one I’ll say Aaron Gregory though, I’m looking forward to that matchup.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I will play college football.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Coastal Carolina, Wofford, Liberty, Troy, and UAB to name a few.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“They are all about the same right now, need somebody to take the lead.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I’ve been on Junior Days to Louisville and Indiana University, have not been on any official visits yet.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“Yes, this summer I plan to get out to a number of camps, no visits set up yet.”

What camps are you planning to do this summer?
“Wake Forest, Mercer Mega Camp, and maybe University of Kentucky.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Yes, growing up I always liked LSU.”
 
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