Fresno (Calif.) East Central four-star running back Brandon Smith announced on Saturday evening that he had been released from his signing with Arizona.
He committed to the Wildcats in June and signed with the Big 12 program last month. The 6-foot burner is now directed elsewhere.
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“I would like to announce that I have been released from my signing,” Smith wrote when announcing the news to X. “I am very grateful for the opportunity they gave me, I will be forever grateful. My recruitment is 100% open.”
Smith is the No. 390 overall prospect and No. 25 RB in the 2026 cycle, according to the Rivals Industry Rankinga weighted average that uses all major recruiting media companies. He is also the No. 37 recruit in California.
Rivals ranks it higher than other recruiting services. He checks in as the No. 212 recruit, No. 14 RB and No. 18 senior in Golden State.
Cal was Smith’s other finalist when he made his summer commitment on June 29. Smith was previously classified as an athlete, but his stock skyrocketed during his senior campaign.
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As a senior at East Central, Smith totaled 2,189 yards and 32 touchdowns, according to MaxPreps. He also caught five touchdowns. This came after an outstanding junior campaign, in which he totaled over 1,800 rushing yards and 27 more scores. Over three seasons, Smith accounted for over 5,700 total yards and 74 touchdowns.
This story will be updated with more information.
