If you’ve followed Blessed Trinity football, you know they are famous for brothers who are cross-sport stars, specifically athletes who play football and baseball. Well, Quinn Smith, the youngest of the Smith clan, is a senior and the premier receiver for 5A #2-ranked Blessed Trinity.
When BT needs a big play on offense, Smith’s number is often called. Right now he has 651 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns, while also playing sparingly on defense (although really well) and special teams.
The most recent score came last week against St. Pius, when BT was on the goal line, and Smith ran in motion to the flat for a quick dump pass, hurdling a defender before crossing the end zone. The reactions, leaping ability, and general athleticism were on full display.
The undefeated Blessed Trinity program is among the best in Georgia, currently ranking #14 in our GHSA 25. For Smith, they have bigger aspirations beyond the regular season.
“We’re very happy and excited to be 8-0 and at the same time nowhere near satisfied. From our last game last yr our goal has been an undefeated state championship season,” he said.
As mentioned, Smith has been a difference-maker for Blessed Trinity this fall. His targets are up, and he has become a bigger vertical threat, consistently burning defenses using his effortless running stride for big plays. The senior talked about becoming more of an impact player.
“Getting stronger, and that translates to additional YAC (yards after the catch), so turning short throws into bigger gains. And I’ve always prioritized downfield blocking, and added weight helps there as well. Also, as a senior, I’m getting more targets this year, and I am getting to show what I really can do. That includes now getting the chance to contribute on D as well,” he said.
The 6’2″, 185-lb. receiver has good length, a 6’4″ wingspan, and this season has run a top speed of 20.4 MPH in pads. Smith has great hands, which harkens back to his time on the baseball diamond where he earned state champ last season at BT. Smith is not a flashy receiver, though, and business-like route running and secure hands create a recruiting proposition.
“I’ve been talking to a pretty wide variety of schools,” Smith said. “Wyoming, which is wild because I think my brother is getting transferred there. I’ve also been talking to Navy, Army, Presbyterian, VMI, and some smaller programs like Norwich, Hampton-Sydney, Bethany, and Georgia Military College. Also, Georgia Tech said they’re watching me for a potential PWO opportunity.”
That’s a strong list of colleges, and each program offers different options. The recruiting interest will only continue to increase as we head into the postseason, where most media pundits figure the Titans to be a major player for a state title bid, which of course is a goal for the 2027 receiver, saying, “That’s easy, go undefeated and win BTs 4th state championship.”
Smith said he would like to get 1200 yards receiving and 14 touchdowns, which, if they did play 15 games, Smith’s right on pace to achieve those numbers. In fact, we expect to see Blessed Trinity lean on Smith more during the playoffs. His explosive release is a legit threat to blow the lid off the defense, and his length, plus hands in tandem, make the 2027 receivers one of the toughest matchups in 5A.
Plus, that’s ignoring the fact that Smith has promising defensive film. He does an excellent job closing the gap between the ball carrier, drops his hips, and looks solid making open-field tackles. As a receiver and baseball player, he tracks the football on deep passes really well, which suggests Smith could be a standout safety in college.
Colleges will have to decide what position for themselves, so for now, we’ll sit back and let the season play out. For more recruiting news on Smith and Blessed Trinity’s state championship run, be sure to follow @RecruitGeorgia on Twitter/X.
