Corey Smith
5-10, 175
Running Back
Milwaukee, Wis./Catholic Memorial
Picked Penn State over Wisconsin
HIGH SCHOOL
Played at Catholic Memorial High School for head coach Bill Young…Led Catholic Memorial to a 10-3 record and an appearance in the state semifinals as a senior…Helped the Crusaders to a 13-1 mark and state runner-up title as a junior…Led Crusaders to a 14-0 record and a state championship as a sophomore…Earned all-state honors…Was selected all-conference twice and all-region two times…As a junior, tallied 1,600 all-purpose yards…Collected 1,800 all-purpose yards as a sophomore…Rated as a consensus four-star prospect…Tabbed as the No. 17 running back and No. 2 player in Wisconsin by Rivals…Ranked as the No. 286 overall prospect, No. 21 running back and No. 3 prospect in the state by ESPN…Rated as the No. 23 running back and No. 3 prospect in Wisconsin by 247Sports…Recognized as the No. 3 prospect in Wisconsin by On3…Also competed in track & field.
PERSONAL
Full name is Corey Mathias Smith…Son of Corrie Smith and John Crowley Sr…Has a brother, John Crowley Jr., and three sisters, Ahvie Smith, YaMaree Smith and Amadee Smith…Hobbies including working out, playing video games and spending time with friends and family…Undecided on a major.
Catholic Memorial Head Coach Bill Young: “Corey is the most electric athlete that’s played in this program. He has legit speed with a 4.4, the fastest that our school has had. He is electric with the ball in his hands. He is a natural leader with a great personality, leading by example and making a big impact on younger kids. He is kind to everyone and he is going to do great things. We’re really excited that he has an opportunity to take his game to the next level at Penn State.”