Class of 2024 edge rusher Albert Smith III, who attends Ponchatoula High School in Louisiana, announced on social media today that he is committing to Arizona State.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Committed !! @RagleCharlie pic.twitter.com/E1Tj55ix0H
— Albert Smith III (@albert_smith3) May 21, 2023
Smith, listed at 6-foot-1 and 205 pounds, became the fifth class of 2024 prospect to commit to the Sun Devils. He is rated as a three-star prospect by multiple recruiting sites.
Smith first announced that he received an offer from the Sun Devils on March 29. He was visiting the school this weekend.
— Albert Smith III (@albert_smith3) May 18, 2023
Smith is the second 2024 prospect to commit to the Sun Devils in the past week after CB Tony-Louis Nkuba committed to ASU on Thursday.
Arizona State’s 2024 recruiting class in now ranked No. 36 nationally by both 247 Sports and Rivals, an impressive feat for coach Kenny Dillingham and staff in what will be their first full recruiting class.
Yes, it's early in the cycle, but seeing ASU's recruiting class ranked no. 36 on May 21st with two four-stars in the fold isn't a common occurrence in Tempe and a testament to the recruiting prowess of this Sun Devil staff. pic.twitter.com/nY5I1UDQQb
— DevilsDigest.com (@DevilsDigest) May 21, 2023
The Arizona State coaches were thrilled with the commitment and praised EDGE coach/ special teams coordinator Charlie Ragle for his big get in Smith.
…… #SunDevil4LIFE pic.twitter.com/5OzYqKYoHf
— Coach Dillingham (@KennyDillingham) May 21, 2023
😏 @RagleCharlie 🔱 #ActivateTheValley‼️ pic.twitter.com/AyPyhaLu8O
— Bryan Carrington (@CoachBC_) May 21, 2023
Live look at the OG at his desk! @RagleCharlie pic.twitter.com/u4H0Pt49s9
— CoachSamp (@RashaadSamples) May 21, 2023
Ragle and Arizona State also got a commitment from local class of 2024 punter Kanyon Floyd (Horizon) this afternoon.
Smith has a chance to be a key piece in the beginning of Dillingham’s new culture.
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Brendan Mau is a college sports insider and general assignment reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on Twitter via @Brendan_Mau
