Katy DE Jordan Smith: From ACL Injury to Starting Role
Katy Tigers defensive end Jordan Smith recorded 10 tackles for loss in his junior season, a figure that would have been impressive regardless of his circumstances. However, what made it even more remarkable was the fact that Smith suffered a season-ending ACL injury in the first game of his sophomore year. The 6-foot-3, 220-pound Class of 2025 prospect spent the next 12 months rehabilitating his knee and working tirelessly to regain his strength and agility. Now, as a senior, Smith is poised to take on a starting role in the UIL 6A District 14. Scouts are watching to see how Smith's speed and agility have been affected by the injury, and whether his technique has improved as a result of the time he spent studying film and working on his fundamentals. With his size, speed, and tenacity, Smith is expected to be a dominant force on the Katy Tigers' defense this season.