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Hugh Smith is all of 6-foot-5, 300-pounds of Ridge Point Panther
STRAIGHT OUT OF CENTRAL CASTING: Ridge Point’s Smith is built for Texas High School Football
If Hollywood needed to cast a Texas high school offensive lineman, they wouldn’t have to look much further than Hugh Smith.
“Yep, I like to hunt, fish, play video games… and a good nap,” the 6-foot-5, 300-pound Ridge Point junior laughed. “Oh, and Whataburger, Raising Cane’s, and Chick-fil-A before a game, too.”
And there you have it.
Smith anchors one of the best returning offensive lines in the state alongside fellow DI prospects Avery Morcho and Jordan Burnett. Together, they form the heart of a Ridge Point squad looking for more in 2025.
“We just make each other better,” Smith said. “If I see something at the line of scrimmage or they do, we’re communicating. The heart of every great team is their offensive line.”
The Panthers have won five-straight district championships under coach Rick LaFavers and made it to the Regional Semis in 2020. But Smith believes there’s something special about this year’s team.
“We’ve got dudes at every position,” he said. “We know we can get to AT&T Stadium this year. There’s just something different about this team.”
While Smith preps for his senior season, his future is also coming into focus. The recruiting game has heated up, and he’s ready.
“For as long as I can remember, I’ve dreamed of playing college football and maybe beyond,” Smith said. “When I got my first offer from the University of Houston, it hit me—it was a moment.
“Since then, I’ve worked hard on my craft. Last year, it was about technique, using my hands, and being aggressive—finishing my blocks. This offseason, it’s about speed, endurance, and strength. I want to beat my man every play, all game.”
Smith has a trio of official visits lined up: Arizona State, Arkansas, and Houston.
“I’m trying to go somewhere that will develop me to get to the pros,” he said. “It’s all about fit, too… the atmosphere, college life, academics, and the fans.
“I don’t mind watching and learning as a freshman. Seeing my teammates compete against the best in the country and picking up the speed of the game isn’t lost on me.”
A 4.2 GPA student, Smith envisions a future in finance. But for now, he’s focused on being a great teammate—with his eyes on Jerry World.
Straight out of Friday Night Lights, with a little Whataburger on the side.
Williams-Callis, Brown headline H-Town's FAB 50 Prospects for Class of 2027
After breaking down film, attending 7 on 7 events, talking with coaches and evaluating previous performances, VYPE Media breaks down the city of Houston's Fab 50 prospects for the Class of 2027.
From Galveston to Katy and North Shore to Willis, here are the Who's Who of seniors-to-be as they enter Spring football. The rankings will fluctuate over the summer and fall, but here is the LIST!
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No. 1 - Landen Williams-Callis, Randle, Running Back
No. 2 - Kennedy Brown, Kingwood, Offensive Lineman
No. 3 - Amari Vickerson, Cy Ranch, Defensive Lineman
No. 4 - Carson White, Iowa Colony, Quarterback
No. 5 - Wayne Shanks Jr., Kinkaid, Running Back
No. 6 - DeMarco Jenkins, Pearland, Defensive Lineman
No. 7 - Aden Starling, Shadow Creek, Wide Receiver, Houston-Commit
No. 8 - Tristan Willis, Shadow Creek, Running Back
No. 9 - Alexander Coey, Conroe, Defensive End
No. 10 - Karnell James, Manvel, Defensive Back
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No. 11 - Kaden McCarty, Cy Falls, Defensive End
No. 12 - Alvin Mosely, Crawford, Athlete
No. 13 - Kaden McCarty, Cy Falls, Defensive End
No. 14 - Braiden Graves, Bridgeland, Defensive Back
No. 15 - Eli Kelly, Legacy SSS, Athlete
No. 16 - Ezekiel Ayangbile, Langham Creek, Defensive End
No. 17 - Braden Baker, Cy Ranch, Quarterback
No. 18 - James Harris, Cy Falls, Defensive End
No. 19 - Trenton Blaylock, Atascocita, Defensive Back
No. 20 - Cade Haug, Kingwood, Linebacker
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No. 21 - Larry Brown, Summer Creek, Wide Receiver
No. 22 - Jared Hagger, Cy Springs, Quarterback
No. 23 - Kingston Tupuola, Conroe, Offensive Lineman
No. 24 - Kamar Chavez-Brown, Randle, Wide Receiver
No. 25 - Demarcus West, Shadow Creek, Offensive Lineman
No. 26 - Braylon Lane, CE King, Wide Receiver
No. 27 - Bryson Dossett, Ridge Point, Defensive Back
No. 28 - Braylon Fisher, Columbus, Wide Receiver
No. 29 - Jacob Bedizel, Tomball Memorial, Defensive Back
No. 30 - Keyon Hemphill-Woods, Columbus, Offensive Lineman
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No. 31 - DyShon Washington, Klein, Defensive Back
No. 32 - Isaac Coughran, Katy, Defensive Lineman
No. 33 - Kash Schwab, Bridgeland, Running Back
No. 34 - Caden Watson, La Porte, Linebacker
No. 35 - Chad Nelson, Mayde Creek, Athlete
No. 36 - Brandon Smith Jr., Elsik, Running Back
No. 37 - Benny Easter, Summer Creek, Wide Receiver
No. 38 - Darnell Jackson Jr., Grand Oaks, Athlete
No. 39 - Antwon Sanders, CE King, Athlete
No. 40 - Chase Allen, Bridgeland, Offensive Lineman
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No. 41 - Luke Jackson, Ridge Point, Offensive Lineman
No. 42 - Abdus Kone, North Shore, Offensive Lineman
No. 43 - Tavon Bolden, Atascocita, Defensive Back
No. 44 - Davon Smith, Westfield, Linebacker
No. 45 - Jake Sneed, John Cooper, Tight End
No. 47 - Chance Green, Tomball, Defensive Back
No. 48 - John Rangel, Ridge Point, Wide Receiver
No. 49 - Omosefe Ayemere, Elkins, Edge
No. 50 - Jordan Simmons, FB Marshall, Athlete