Instate DB Chris Smith lining up important USC visit

Defensive back Chris Smith of South Pointe is on commitment watch for South Carolina, and that will continue into July.

That’s when Smith expects to visit the Gamecocks for the first time this summer. He was not able to make it to the Showcase camp earlier this month due to a death in is family.

Co-defensive coordinator Lorenzo Ward is recruiting Smith on behalf of the Gamecocks.

“I have to make a date to visit USC and get all my questions answered,” Smith said. “Coach Ward has been telling me they want to get me on campus so I can get a feel for how it feels to be a Gamecock. He said they have an outstanding program and I should love it and fit right in. That’s why I’m excited to go up and visit.”

And on that visit, Smith said a commitment is possible.

“I’m still favoring USC pretty big,” he said.

Smith has been to North Carolina, Duke and Wake Forest for camps and he said all are considering him for offers

His other offers include Old Dominion, Mercer, Furman, Coastal Carolina, Miami of Ohio, Charlotte, SC State and others.

This story was originally published June 23, 2015 at 9:26 AM with the headline "Instate DB Chris Smith lining up important USC visit."