Aria Smith has already established herself as one of the strongest all-around competitors in the country, placing third at Nationals last season with an impressive 38.1. The powerful all-arounder has made official visits to Arkansas and Nebraska so far, giving both programs a closer look at what she could bring to their lineups. Smith is a powerhouse gymnast who makes big skills look effortless. Her Barani-double tuck, double layout, and full-twisting double layout on floor showcase her impressive power, while her Hindorff in training flies over the bar with plenty of height. Her Yurchenko 1½ already looks NCAA-ready, and on beam, she’s refining an already clean back handspring-layout series and double-tuck dismount while adding new skills like a straddle jump-front tuck. Whether Smith eventually entertains crowds at Bud Walton Arena, the Bob Devaney Sports Center, or another college arena, she’s a recruit who looks poised to make an impact wherever she lands.