Bennett Smith

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[Bennett Smith @BennettSmith72]

I’m happy to announce my commitment to DePauw University @qbdietz @RoryMannering @CoachRutledge76 @HawksMaine

[Alex santiago @Alexsantiago230]

100% Commited!!
I am Blessed to announce
that I will be playing collegiate Football at The Depauw University!! I want to give thanks to my parents, my family, my coaches, my teammates and all of my friends for supporting and for helping me along the way! Roll Tig!! 🐯🐯
@DePauwTigersFB @qbdietz @MasonEspinosa1 @SFHS_Football @KSlash10 @TheCoachWildes @Chris_Sailer @COACH_THOMSON @DavisLittle3 @BBlanton73 @RecruitGa @KohlsKicking @wsbtv @247recruiting @Silipa_T @ForsythSports

[Dean Arvanitis @DeanArvanitis]

Had a great official visit at Depauw!!!
@qbdietz

[Bennett Smith @BennettSmith72]

So proud of you

[Gavin Smith @GavinSmith63]

I’m proud to announce my commitment to DePauw University! Thank you @qbdietz and @Coach_McElwain for this amazing opportunity.
@MasonEspinosa1 @CoachDHyatt @CoachRutledge76 @HawksMaine

[DePauw Tigers @DePauwAthletics]

✨ ALL-AMERICAN ✨

The 2025 Mike Gregory Award recipient as the NCAC's offensive player of the year, Ballentine is a three-time first-team all-NCAC selection. He was a finalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy and a semifinalist for the Gagliardi Trophy.

#TeamDePauw #d3fb

[AFCA @WeAreAFCA]

🏆2025 AFCA D3 All-American 2nd Team Offense

[Brett Dietz @qbdietz]

We had so much fun today that we decided to stay an extra night! Go Tigers! #TeamDePauw

[Gavin Smith @GavinSmith63]

Senior Year Honors:
2x CSL All-Conference Player
2x IHSA All-State Academics(4.61GPA)
2X IHSA and CSL Scholar Athlete 
3-Year Varsity Starter 
Captain
@HawksMaine @EDGYTIM @CSL_VARSITY

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[Ryan hescher @ryanhescher2026]

Locked in!! 🐯 @CoachRutledge76 @qbdietz @MasonEspinosa1 @DePauwTigersFB

[Gavin Smith @GavinSmith63]

Senior Year Full Season Highlights:
85 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 16 QB pressures, 4 sacks, 1 int 
@HawksMaine @EDGYTIM @CSL_VARSITY @qbdietz @Coach_McElwain @JeffMoorzzy32 @VillTrevor @CoachMartin36
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[DePauw Tigers @DePauwAthletics]

WILLIAM V. CAMPBELL FINALIST

🏈 Senior wide receiver Robby Ballentine is one of 16 finalists, announced today by the National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame, for the 2025 William V. Campbell Trophy®!

#TeamDePauw #d3fb

[Gavin Smith @GavinSmith63]

Senior Year Mid-Season Highlights:
6-1 Record
52 Tackles, 9 TFL’s ,11 Qb pressures, 2 Sacks.
Go Hawks!
@HawksMaine @EDGYTIM @PrepRedzoneIL @qbdietz @Coach_McElwain @JeffMoorzzy32 @VillTrevor @CoachMartin36
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[Gavin Smith @GavinSmith63]

Check out my highlights from the first three games of the season, playing against 3 top ranked teams in the state. @HawksMaine @EDGYTIM @michaelsobrien @PrepRedzoneIL @qbdietz @Coach_McElwain @CoachWark @JeffMoorzzy32 @VillTrevor
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[Gavin Smith @GavinSmith63]

Beyond excited to have received an offer to play @gvsufootball . Huge thanks to @CoachWooster and @CoachLouisGVSU for the opportunity to complete at a top program in the country! @HawksMaine @EDGYTIM @PrepRedzoneIL @KerryNeal56

[Gavin Smith @GavinSmith63]

I’m incredibly grateful to have received an offer from @MiddFootball. Thank you @MiddFBMandigo and @FBCoachPaquette for the opportunity to pursue high academics and play football at the next level. @HawksMaine @EDGYTIM @PrepRedzoneIL @KerryNeal56

[Gavin Smith @GavinSmith63]

I’m very honored to have received an offer to play @DUFootball. Thank you to @coachhatem and @coachjo51 for believing in me and giving me an opportunity to compete at the next level.
@HawksMaine @EDGYTIM @PrepRedzoneIL @KerryNeal56

[Gavin Smith @GavinSmith63]

Great to be back on the field. Thank you @AdamCox38 and @CoachWark for hosting competitive camps. Excited to compete @MiamiOHFootball this weekend.
@HawksMaine @EDGYTIM @CoachDierking @CoachJDittman58 @CoachLouisGVSU @coach_dobes

[Bennett Smith @BennettSmith72]

Very proud! Big things still to come!🔥

[Gavin Smith @GavinSmith63]

Thrilled to share that after an amazing road trip and Junior Day visit @UMD_Football, I’ve received an offer to join the UMD Bulldogs! Huge thanks to @CoachWiese, @CoachLukeOlson, and the entire Minnesota Duluth coaching staff for their warm hospitality and belief in me. I’m very grateful and honored for the opportunity! @HawksMaine @EDGYTIM @PrepRedzoneIL @WINperformance1

[Gavin Smith @GavinSmith63]

Great to watch some Spring ball in action at Valparaiso University. Thank you for the invite @CoachGeiger_ .
@HawksMaine @EDGYTIM

[Bennett Smith @BennettSmith72]

Gonna be a playmaker this fall!

[Gavin Smith @GavinSmith63]

I appreciate the write up and recognition from Sixth Star Football. Looking forward to the season ahead. Go Hawks!
@HawksMaine @EDGYTIM

[Gavin Smith @GavinSmith63]

Thanks @EDGYTIM for the recognition! Looking forward to the upcoming season. Go Hawks!!