Get to know 2025 signee Smith Orogbo
Whether you’re a diehard recruiting fan in need of a refresher or a casual fan in need of only the particulars, this will be the series for you.
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The first national signing day for college football begins December 4 and runs through December 6. This series gives you the chance to familiarize yourself with the next class charged with keeping Texas in a position of national prominence.
To win at a consistently high level means stacking talented class after talented class. The top-five 2025 class does just that following top-six finishes in the 2022, 2023, and 2024 classes.
On the first national signing day, Inside Texas will offer profiles of each member of the 2025 signing class. Up next, Smith Orogbo.
The Player: Smith Orogbo, EDGE, Houston (Texas) Alief Hastings
The Rating: 93.77 (four-star)
The Ranking: Orogbo is ranked as the No. 83 overall prospect, the No. 8 EDGE, and the No. 16 player in Texas in the On3 Industry Ranking. On3 ranks Orogbo as the No. 31 overall prospect, the No. 3 EDGE, and the No. 9 player in Texas.
The Highlights:
The Recruitment: Texas battled programs from around the country for 2025 Houston (Texas) Alief Hastings EDGE Smith Orogbo, but the recruitment narrowed down to Texas and Oklahoma in its final days. The Longhorns emerged victorious in the pursuit, earning Orogbo’s commitment over the Sooners plus other contenders like Washington and Texas Tech.
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- 5Hot
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The Projection: Orogbo’s film reveals some unique traits and God-given abilities you can’t teach. He’s 6-foot-4 with long arms, two attributes he uses to his advantage. The first thing you see on film is his lightning quick first step. He gets off the ball quickly and puts the offensive lineman in a tough predicament. He does a great job of not only striking the OL but also creating space with physicality and using that room to operate to his advantage. One of his better moves is the push-pull technique.
Orogbo has a heck of a motor and tries to make a play every snap. In addition, he shows speed and effort chasing plays away from him. There’s evident athleticism as well in his work.
The Reasoning: “The tradition and history,” said Orogbo. “Texas has a storied football program with a rich history and tradition of success. State-of-the-art training facilities, stadium, and resources available to athletes. The reputation and experience of the current coaching staff, as well as their ability to develop players. The fan base is passionate and dedicated that creates an exciting and supportive game-day atmosphere. That NFL pipeline, and strong track record of producing NFL talent and providing exposure to scouts and professional opportunities.
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The Final Word: Orogbo has a heck of a motor and tries to make a play every snap. In addition, he shows speed and effort chasing plays away from him. There’s evident athleticism as well in his work.
