Jeff Smith, Clearwater Central Catholic 2015 dual threat quarterback is as shifty as they come. If you blink, you may miss him. He is super explosive and can cut on a dime. His athleticism and skill has given him an advantage over other comparable prospects, where his is ranked the 21st ranked overall prospect in the class of 2015 and 5th ranked dual threat QB.

Before this rising junior really pops on the statewide scene, we took a minute to find out what Smith is doing to improve his craft, reach his goals and help his team be successful in 2013.

BCP: Interest from college football programs?
JS: Miami and Florida have shown a little interest but South Florida especially has.

BCP: What are your summer team and personal goals?
JS: Our team goals right now are to come more together as a team so that we can go even further than last year and win States [State Championship]. My personal goal right now is to show Coach Davis and my team that I should be the starting quarterback and to also gain that trust from my teammates and coaches.

BCP: What do you feel was your weakness last season?
JS: Probably my work ethic and confidence.

BCP: What have you done to make that weakness a strength?
JS: I’ve been working harder than ever really.  With the hard work paying off, it’s boosted my confidence a lot!

BCP: Have you camped or visited any college campuses this summer so far?
JS: I haven’t visited anywhere just yet except for Stetson on an unofficial visit. And I plan on visiting FSU, UF, and Miami. I’m not going to go out of state until next year.

BCP: Being a young prospect, what do you want to learn about the recruiting process?
JS: And for me the recruiting process is just beginning so I don’t really know what to expect.

BCP: What is your dream college and why? Outside of football, what is the MOST interesting thing the public does not know about you?
JS: As a kid I always really loved the Univ. of Florida just because the atmosphere of the campus and all the excitement. I’ve just always loved it. Outside of football, most people don’t know I also play baseball!