Great news to report for a future Gamecock as four-star wide receiver OrTre Smith reportedly underwent successful ankle surgery today, per Gene Sapakoff of the Charleston Post and Courier:
OrTre Smith, Wando HS wideout and Gamecocks commit, had ankle surgery today. Went well.
— @sapakoff (@Sapakoff) November 2, 2016
Smith (6-foot-3, 215 pounds), who committed to South Carolina back in September, is the No. 15 player at his position for the 2017 recruiting class and serves as the state’s top-ranked prospect, per 247Sports.
A U.S. Army All-American, Smith had 84 catches for 1,364 yards and 18 touchdowns as a junior in 2015. He chose the Gamecocks over Clemson, Georgia and North Carolina.
Will Muschamp’s 2017 class currently boasts 20 total commits and ranks 15th nationally (7th in the SEC).
Tyler Waddell is a member of the Saturday Down South news team. He brings over five years of professional journalism experience and is closing in on a Bachelor's in sports management. Follow him on Twitter (@Tyler_Waddell).
