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Published Mar 30, 2023

Rivals250 soph Fonzy Smith carves out reputation

Jacey Zembal • TheWolfpackCentral

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@NCStateRivals

Sophomore Karlfonza “Fonzy” Smith wasn’t expecting recruiting interest or a spot in the Rivals250 this soon.

Smith is poised for a banner junior year at Fayetteville (N.C.) Trinity Christian, and ranked No. 240 overall in the country by Rivals.com. He’s No. 7 in the state of North Carolina and No. 44 at wide receiver in the class of 2025.