Kansas Football: Interview with Lawrence Class of 2022 Offensive Tackle Noah Smith
Written by Charlie Beuttel
Twitter: @charlie_cds3
In 2019, Lawrence High School was one of the most improved teams in the whole state as the Lions, who finished 1-8 in 2018, flipped the script and finished last season 8-1. The Lions are loaded with talent among all classes. All that talent is ready to lead Lawrence into a deep playoff run in 2020. One of the key returning stars ready to lead the charge deep into the Kansas 6A playoffs is offensive tackle Noah Smith.
Smith uses his quick hands and athleticism to move well on the offensive line and demonstrates his high football IQ as he battles in the trenches. This Class of 2022 lineman is drawing interest from several Big 12 programs including Kansas and Kansas State. Smith has also attended several college camps in the past including Iowa State.
This 6’4”, 295-pound, monster is working hard in the weight room and on the practice field to get quicker as he plays one of the most important positions on the football field, left tackle.
Going into his junior season, Smith is not only already great leadership in practice but also in the classroom where he has a 3.6 GPA.
In an exclusive Recruiting News Guru interview, I caught up with Noah to discuss his career at Lawrence and his recruiting process.
Interview
First off, what are your thoughts on the 2019 season?
“As a team we had a great year especially since we’re young.”
How would you grade your individual performance in your sophomore season and why?
“B, because I have a lot of room to improve but I’m already putting in work and I am a lot quicker and stronger.”
What are your strengths on the football field?
“My strengths are my size and football IQ.”
What was your most memorable moment last season?
“My most memorable football moment as of now is playing in front of the whole city in the crosstown rivalry game against Lawrence Free State.”
Are you receiving any interest from schools?
“Yes, Kansas and Kansas State.”
Have you attended any college camps?
“I got invited and went up to Iowa State last summer for a camp and went to Kansas and Kansas State for camps.”
What was your favorite camp and why?
“Definitely Iowa State; it was a great experience.”
What do you like most about playing left tackle?
“Left tackle is the most important position for a right-handed quarterbacked offense.”
What are you working on the most this offseason?
“This offseason I’m looking to drop weight so I can be quicker and be more flexible.”
What is your max bench and max squat in the weight room?
“My bench max is 275 and max squat 405.”
What is your GPA?
“3.6.”
What is your favorite subject in school and why?
“My favorite subject is history because it’s the most interesting to me.”
Who has had the biggest impact on your football career and why?
“My head coach, Steve Rampy. He is super knowledgeable about offense and learning from him is one of the best thing that will happen to my career.”
What do you like most about playing Lawrence High School?
“At LHS we have a student body that really rallies around our sports teams and our student section is the best.”
Do you have a Bible verse?
“Proverbs 25:27: “It is not good to eat too much honey, nor is it honorable to seek one’s own honor.””
Thank you for your time.
“Thank you, sir.”
Photo credit: Twitter; Lawrence OT Noah Smith
Photo credit: Twitter; Lawrence OT Noah Smith goes up against a defensive lineman