Ohio State’s latest recruiting win means a lot more than your typical commitment for one big reason

According to 247 Sports Composite, Smith is the No. 38 safety and No. 400 player in the 2027 class nationally. Ohio State beat out the Miami Hurricanes to land Angelo, which should sound familiar because the Buckeyes did the same to land Jeremiah over them. Angelo and Jeremiah aren’t likely to play at Ohio State at the same time because the current Buckeye is projected to be a top-5 pick in 2027. This commitment does mean the Buckeyes are slated to have at least six straight seasons with a Smith brother on the roster if all goes to plan. 

Smith joins five-star WR Jamier Brown and four-star QB Brady Edmunds as the three commitments so far for the Buckeyes in the class of 2027. Ohio State is notably after Jett Harrison, the brother of former Ohio State star Marvin Harrison Jr. as well. Expect things to heat up a little for the 2027 class as we head into the winter and early part of next year. 

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