Deion Smith could be used in new ways this season
I tried to tell you all it was coming. Running back Deion Smith has risen up the depth chart this offseason and has formed the makings of a dynamic one-two punch with fellow RB Alex Fontenot.
In high school, Smith was a three-star athlete that played all over the field, not only running the ball but splitting out wide as a passing threat as well. Smith sees himself as that type of weapon in offensive coordinator Mike Sanford’s system:
“That’s one of the reasons that I really liked this offense just because I’m not really limited to being in the backfield,” Smith said. “Even in spring ball, I saw myself split out wide and sometimes even in a slot. That is very exciting to me, just because it’s been a minute since I was able to do those type of things.”
The offensive line has been a large focus of this offseason as the Buffs search for their 2020 form. Smith was fired up about how that group can play this season under Kyle DeVan.
“I’m really energized about this offensive line just because I know they love their coach and I know they’ll do anything for their coach and it’s just a different energy from them,” Smith said. “Like I said before, it’s just from the offense all together. It feels different. I don’t know what it is. I can’t put my finger on what exactly it is but between each other, I feel like it feels different. I’m ready to be dynamic this season, especially with those big guys.”
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