Cam Smith Hints Toward NFL Intentions

South Carolina's star cornerback Cam Smith hinted at Tennessee as his final home game with the NFL Draft looming.

South Carolina has had many talented defensive backs roam the field of Williams-Brice stadium over the last fifteen years. Names such as corners Stephon Gilmore and Jaycee Horn spring to mind.

Former Gamecocks generally go on to do great things in the league. For example, Gilmore captured a Defensive Player of the Year Award, while Horn is a budding star for the Carolina Panthers.

Corner Cam Smith may be the next in line. NFL evaluators are captivated by his athletic traits and coverage skills. Most talent scouts project him as a first-round pick, and his stock should only rise in the coming months. 

Smith is a junior, meaning he has draft eligibility but could return to school. If he chose to declare, this weekend's Tennessee game would be his last home game. When a reporter broached him on the subject, Smith interjected and gave an interesting note.

"More than likely, yes sir."

While Smith still has plenty of time before he makes his final decision, it's clear that it's something he's thought about during the season. If it's his last time suiting up, he will go down as one of the best South Carolina corners in recent memory. 

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