Dekendrick Smith Signs National Letter-of-Intent with Eastern New Mexico University Football Team

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PORTALES, N.M. — Eastern New Mexico University head football coach Mark Ribaudo has announced the signing of defensive back Dekendrick Smith, from L.V. Berkner High School in Garland, Texas, to a National Letter-of-Intent to play for the Greyhounds next season. The signing of Smith gives ENMU a total of 11 players signed so far this spring. Smith will a freshman during the 2005-06 academic year.

Ribaudo and his assistant coaches have pursued quality rather than quantity in this year’s freshman class. The Greyhounds will return a significant number of starters, key backups and redshirts from the 2004 season.

ENMU finished 2004 with a 6-5 overall record (4-2 LSC South, 3rd place) for the Hounds’ seventh consecutive winning season. Head Coach Harold “Bud” Elliott retired at the end of December, and Ribaudo was promoted from defensive coordinator to head coach. Ribaudo is currently in his eighth year at Eastern.

ENMU Football Signing on March 29, 2005

Dekendrick Smith
Garland, Texas
Defensive Back, L.V. Berkner High School
5’10”, 182 lbs.

Smith played defensive back at L.V. Berkner High School in Garland, Texas. He provided Berkner with quickness, and should be able to use that speed as he adapts to the collegiate game.

“Dee is a good athlete. He can cover and tackle well,” Ribaudo said. “He will be a good
addition to our secondary.