USC Flip?! Did you get it? Yes, we are talking about the 6 foot 5 inch offensive lineman from Mobile, Alabama, Carde Smith. On August 5, the four-star offensive tackle from Williamson committed to USC and before that, had made his first commitment in June 2024 to the Auburn Tigers. Shortly afterward, Carde changed his mind and de-committed from the Tigers. It seems like he will also take similar actions with the Trojans. How so?

Okay, no doubt that the former Auburn pledge was a major recruiting success for Lincoln Riley and the Trojans this summer. But Colorado is now very much in the running to sign the player. And the most intriguing fact is that the class of 2025 recruits have limited time left, so this could be a flip to be alert of. You might ask, “Why flip after commitment?”

Well, Smith talked about his weekend trip to Colorado on social media on September 22. Despite being unauthorized, the visit went well. Now, as per media reports, on October 26, Smith intends to have an official visit with the Buffaloes, as his unofficial visit has left him interested in what Colorado has to offer. Therefore, it suggests that Coach Prime has a great possibility of seizing the chance to sign Smith. Only Coach Prime? 

No, other universities have ample incentive to continue pursuing Smith. On this spot, Cooper Petagna, a national recruiting analyst for 247sports, said, “Flashes good athleticism at the right tackle position where he shows an ability to win consistently at the point of attack by utilizing his size and frame to overwhelm opposing defenders,” praising the OT Carde Smith. So, you can understand how talented Smith is as a player. Let’s take a glimpse of his performance and potentiality in gridiron.

Know more about 4-star OT Carde Smith

The nation’s top prospect for offensive linemen is ranked 269th overall and 26th for offensive tackle. In addition, his remarkable performance in junior and senior seasons of high school made the athlete a 4-star prospect. Moreover, because of his powerful build and ability to breach defenses, the 4-star lineman will be the newest weapon for any major program like Colorado.

Still, a question remains, regarding his commitment to the 2025 class. However, regarding Smith’s interest in Colorado, the lineman expressed great satisfaction with the school’s ongoing communication. On top of this, keeping up communication with his mother has been a priority for him. “Staying in contact with my mom — my mom plays a big role in the commitment. If she’s straight, I’m straight. If she feels like that’s a place I could be too,” mentioned Carde. Let’s see whether Deion Sanders will choose to sign with him or stay loyal to the Trojans. What do you think?