Gavin Smith

C/O 2026 | 6’1 215 MLB | #17 | 4.61 GPA | 773-343-2342 | 2x CSL All Conference | 2x IHSA Academic All State|3 Year Starter| Captain|

[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

[Derek Koziol @Derekkozi98]

I’m proud to announce my commitment to Lake Forest College! Thank you @coach_joyce and @LFC_FOOTBALL for this amazing opportunity. @HawksMaine

[Maine South Hawks Football @HawksMaine]

5 more Hawks signing on to play college football! Congratulations to LB Nick Hachigian (Dayton), RB Niko Kokosioulis (Valpo), DL David Piotrowski (Dayton), LB Gavin Smith (DePauw) and WR Carmine Ziga (Elmhurst) in addition to CB Santino Bernabei (Illinois State) prior ‘26 signing

[Scott Burgess @scottybscout]

Defensive Prospects and Athletes Added in Final 2026 Rankings

@c_shields90 @lamari6Hall @OwenShea96 @Hennings_Aiden @CJBlanden57 @kenyada_lane12 @camren_j1 @Milan_Nikolic64 @ndozer43 @TroyCulbert5 @Jonasowens10 @GavinSmith63 @_KameronLove @Drew_phelps18

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[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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[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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[Gavin Smith @GavinSmith63]

I appreciate the recognition and write up @PrepRedzoneIL. Looking forward to the playoffs. Go Hawks!

[Prep Redzone Illinois @PrepRedzoneIL]

Defensive Players That Caught Our Attention with Mid-Season Tape

@RonaldMoore01 @Johnspellers26 @cheez_jeremiah @___TH52 @camren_j1 @browncash_1 @NelsonC_44 @Cade_Albrecht92 @derrick_pomatto @GavinSmith63 @b_guzak17 @erick_roman2007 @TrieontezW & more

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[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
https://t.co/zRS8HmQhfB

[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
https://t.co/6abhWRQUVC

[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

[Gavin Smith @GavinSmith63]

Thanks @PrepRedzoneIL for the write up. Looking forward to the season ahead. Go Hawks!

[Prep Redzone Illinois @PrepRedzoneIL]

2026 Players Ready to Make Noise

@LukeMahoney07 @GavinSmith63 @MJJR4_ @CJBlanden57

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[Gavin Smith @GavinSmith63]

I am incredibly grateful and honored to receive an offer to play @DePauwTigersFB . Thank you to @qbdietz , @Coach_McElwain , and @MasonEspinosa1 for their belief and support. The opportunity to contribute to the program’s success and keep the bell in Greencastle is exciting. Roll Tigs!
@HawksMaine @EDGYTIM @PrepRedzoneIL @KerryNeal56 @BennettSmith72

[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]

Staying active this spring with lacrosse. Here are my mid-season highlights. Go Hawks! @HawksMaine @EDGYTIM

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[Gavin Smith @GavinSmith63]

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