Nick Smith: Florida Gators Class of 2017 signee

Nick Smith

School: Dr. Phillips
Hometown: Orlando
Height: 6-3
Weight: 210
Position: Linebacker
Rivals Ranking: 3-star
Recruited by: Randy Shannon

Notable: Smith was committed to North Carolina State for six months. After the Gators offered in December Smith and his family began seriously considering the option of staying closer to home. Smith helped Dr. Phillips reach the state title game by racking up 96 tackles, 17 tackles for a loss, three forced fumbles a fumble recovery and interception.

Quotable: “Coach McElwain said that football doesn’t last forever and that the Gator family is strong outside of football. He also wants me to just come in and work so I can get in the scheme of things ASAP.”

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Nick de la Torre
A South Florida native, Nick developed a passion for all things sports at a very young age. His love for baseball was solidified when he saw Al Leiter’s no-hitter for the Marlins live in May of 1996. He was able to play baseball in college but quickly realized there isn’t much of a market for short, slow outfielders that hit around the Mendoza line. Wanting to continue with sports in some capacity he studied journalism at the University of Central Florida. Nick got his first start in the business as an intern for a website covering all things related to the NFL draft before spending two seasons covering the Florida football team at Bleacher Report. That job led him to GatorCountry. When he isn’t covering Gator sports, Nick enjoys hitting way too many shots on the golf course, attempting to keep up with his favorite t.v. shows and watching the Heat, Dolphins and Marlins. Follow him on twitter @NickdelatorreGC