The 6-foot-6, 320-pound athlete secured 23 offers total, including ones from LSU, Ole Miss, Auburn, USC, Texas A&M, Arkansas and Clemson.
According to 247Sports, the three-star OL is ranked No. 21 in the 2026 Mississippi recruiting class and No. 81 in the 2026 offensive tackle recruiting class.The Commodores also landed first OL to commit, center George Haseotes from the Community School of Naples.Smith made his top three schools known, choosing between Alabama, Florida State, and his ultimate choice, Vanderbilt.Smith, who attends Picayune Memorial High School, made the announcement on July 4.Mississippi high school senior Mitchell Smith has committed to Vanderbilt football, he announced on his X account. He is the third offensive lineman to commit to Vanderbilt for the 2026 recruiting class.
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Mississippi’s own Mitchell Smith, a towering 6-foot-6 offensive lineman from Picayune Memorial High School, just shook up the recruiting scene by pledging his future to Vanderbilt football. Announced on July 4 via his X account, Smith’s commitment marks the third offensive lineman to join the Commodores’ 2026 recruiting class – a sign that Clark Lea’s program is steadily fortifying its frontline. Ranked as a three-star talent, Mitchell has left behind formidable suitors including Alabama and Florida State, along with a whopping 23 total offers from top-tier programs like LSU, Auburn, and Clemson. With his two-way experience and imposing physical frame, Smith brings a blend of grit and versatility that Vanderbilt’s building offensive roster can’t ignore. The buzz around Vanderbilt recruiting is undeniable this week, with multiple OL commitments underscoring an aggressive push to raise the team’s competitive edge. LEARN MORESmith is now the second offensive lineman to commit to the Commodores this week. Kent Denver School offensive tackle Tripp Skewes committed to Vandy on July 1.According to 247Sports, the Picayune native has two-way player experience on the offensive and defensive side of the football.
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