Overview

• Brandon Smith, a 17-year-old high school football player from Georgia, was found dead in a wooded area near his home, a day before he was due to play in the state championship game.
• Smith's grandmother, Maxine Smith, who raised him since he was an infant, said she knew something was wrong the night before his death but he never told her what it was.
• Smith had dreams of becoming a professional football player and was known for his dedication to his team, the Manchester Blue Devils, and his family.
• No suspects have been named or arrested in the case, but the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, leading the investigation, has indicated they have leads.
• Smith's death has left his family, friends, and the community devastated, with his football team honoring him by carrying his No. 52 jersey onto the field during the championship game.