Daily Leader Offensive Player of the Week: Wesson’s Deshawn Smith

Published 11:00 am Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Deshawn Smith, Wesson

Senior, Wide Receiver

A veteran wide receiver who’s got breakaway speed, Wesson senior Deshawn Smith made his last first game of high school football career a memorable one. Smith caught four passes on Friday in a 31-8 victory over Bogue Chitto for the Cobras. Of those four catches, three went for scores as Smith picked up 140 yards through the air.

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For his big night hauling in passes, Smith has been named The Daily Leader Offensive Player of the Week. Smith averaged 35 yards per catch and had a 50-yard reception in the win. A two-time All-Area selection, Smith hauled in six touchdowns last season for coach Jeremy Loy. Wesson hosts Loyd Star on Friday.