The Wolfpacker: An Independent Magazine Covering NC State Sports
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in his first season at NC State. He had good size at 6-2, 200 pounds, and was athletic. Unfortunately for the Pack it did not work out. Career Summary: Smith, 6-2, 209 pounds, was an im- mensely physically gifted receiver ,who chose NC State over a host of major college programs, including Clem- son, Miami, Notre Dame, Penn State and Virginia Tech. However, it took five years before State was able to Dixon JAY SMITH Wide Receiver High School/Hometown: Lake Taylor High/Norfolk, Va. Rivals.com Ranking: Four stars NC State Recruiter: Former receivers coach Dwayne see the potential in Smith come to fruition. He red- shirted in 2007 and then spent the next two years as a reserve wideout, catching a total of 12 passes for 137 yards. He began seeing increased playing time as a redshirt junior, starting two out of 12 games and hauling in 10 passes for 84 yards and his first career score. Smith finally emerged as a full-time starter in 2011, starting all 13 games, and was a nice complement to speedy, deep threat T.J. Graham. Smith finished the season with 40 catches for 391 yards and four touchdowns, all totals that easily eclipsed what he had done in the previous three seasons com- bined. not necessarily match up to his production. In four years of high school football, Smith had 46 career catches, including 20 as a senior. In hindsight, he may have been a little overrated in the rankings when he was listed among the top 250 players in the 2007 class by Rivals. com, but he still proved his last year to be a serviceable wideout. last time he played at Carter-Finley Stadium. On senior day against Maryland, Smith caught a career-high six passes for 63 yards, also a personal best, and made a touchdown reception. Final Analysis: Smith's recruitment and rankings did starts, and recorded 62 receptions for 612 yards and five touchdowns. Highlight: Smith's best game of his career came the hauled in 31 receptions for 691 yards and five scores, setting an ACC record with an average of 22.3 yards per catch. That mark lasted one year because as a junior Spencer made 30 catches for 765 yards and six touch- downs, and averaged 25.5 yards per reception. As a senior Spencer became a more well-rounded wideout, leading the Pack with 60 catches for 912 yards would conclude his career at NC State as one of the top deep threats in school history. He originally signed with NC State in 2006, but for academic reasons did not enroll until the spring of 2007 and thus was listed as part of this recruiting class. Going through spring drills allowed Spencer to get on the field early. He played as a true freshman and caught five passes for 73 yards in 12 games. The following year, Spencer started all 13 games and JULY 2012 ■ 111 Greg Williams Career Summary: Spencer, a speedy 6-3, 185-pounder, OWEN SPENCER Wide Receiver High School/Hometown: North Brunswick High/ Leland, N.C. Rivals.com Ranking: Two stars NC State Recruiter: Former defensive backs coach Career Stats: Smith played in 49 games, making 15 Located five miles east of Siler City on Highway 64 Local Delivery and Out-of-State Shipments Available 12 Harold Hart Road Siler City NC 27344 Store Hours: 8 –5, Mon– Sat www.hartfurnitureco.com Pricing/Ordering: (919) 742-4141 AMEDEO'S Italian Restaurant • Tailgate Specials • Catering • Private Parties Call us today! 919-851-0473