Reflecting on what was a standout career at Lafayette High School (Williamsburg, VA), future Virginia Tech Hokie Thomas Smith said:  “My favorite memory was probably coming back the way we did.  My junior year, we were set back because we had an ineligible player.  My senior year, we had the motivation to come back and make it to the playoffs.  We did.  That’s something I won’t forget.”

Since his Rams career came to an end, the 6’3 1/2″, 217-pound wide receiver recruit has continued to push hard. He trains at In Motion at the Boo Williams Sportsplex.  And he has now begun catching at least 100 passes per day, something he plans to continue until he arrives at Fork Union Military Academy in mid-August.

A big-play wide receiver in a run-oriented Lafayette offense, Smith had 36 catches for 843 yards (an average of over 23 yards per catch) and 13 touchdowns his senior season.  He had 27 receptions for 558 yards (an average of over 20 yards per catch) his junior year.  Once at FUMA, Smith will look to sharpen his physical abilities as well as his technique at wide receiver.

“I’m excited to get faster.  I want to improve my speed.  I ran outdoor track this spring, and I made it to states,” said Smith, who signed with the Hokies in the 2012 class.  “And I’m excited to play in a pro-style offense.”

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