Maricopa High School senior Johnny Smith Jr. signs a letter of intent to play football for Glendale Community College. With him are his parents Johnny Sr. and Chandra. Johnny Jr. is a 6-foot-4, 245-pound lineman. He was a team leader for the Rams, who finished the season 5-5.
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