Brown-haired wide receiver added twin brother of commitment Derick Smith To the 2025 recruiting class.

Tigers took their word Eric Smith247 Sports is a 3-star prospect. Despite being a twin, Erick was a much taller and heavier football player than Derick, at 6 feet 6 inches and 190 pounds compared to 6 feet 1 inch and 175 pounds. Each played at Selma (Ala.) Southside.

Accordingly MaxPrepsErick’s junior statistics had him as Alabama’s fourth-leading receiver with 39 catches, 1,333 yards, a 34.2 average, and 11 touchdowns. After combining his production with size and athleticism, Smith received football scholarship offers from several schools, with Auburn and Alabama at the top of his list. The Tigers won and now the development process begins.

I’m watching Smith’s Junior HUDL His size, hand-eye coordination and timing stood out in the film. Even double teams couldn’t stop him from catching deep balls. While his height and long arms alone are too much for defenders, Smith has also consistently demonstrated the ability to beat multiple defenders by timing his jumps to catch passes. His athleticism also came to the fore.

Perhaps Smith’s penchant for contorting his body through the air was his best attribute; He had the ability to make difficult catches look easy. Smith’s speed also helped him get past many defenders. Even after proving his abilities, the Auburn wide receiver commit should be viewed as a prospect with tremendous upside.

Most of Smith’s catches came from deep routes such as the post or ball. Once he learns the intricacies of route running, defenders will have a hard time slowing him down. He hasn’t been asked to be a complex route runner yet, but imagine what his 6-foot-4 frame can do when he does. To this point, the weight room will be a priority.

Smith’s frame can change significantly. It wouldn’t be surprising if he reached 220 pounds. With the added size and strength, Smith’s ability to win more battles with defensive backs when running routes will increase and he will become a better blocker.

In addition to Smith, Auburn also has high potential with a twin.