Ohio State has once again dipped into Florida’s Chaminade-Madonna Prep pipeline, securing the commitment of Class of 2027 safety Angelo Smith. The younger brother of star wideout Jeremiah Smith, Angelo chose the Buckeyes over offers from Miami, Oklahoma State, Toledo, and Georgia State.
At 5-foot-10, 165 pounds, Smith is already a proven defender. As a sophomore, he recorded 40 tackles, 11 pass breakups, and 3 interceptions, contributing to his school's capture of a Sunshine State 1A championship. His blend of ball skills and toughness has made him one of the most intriguing underclassmen in the 2027 cycle.
But for Smith, the commitment is about more than stats. His recruitment shows how deeply Ryan Day and his staff invest in long-term relationships. Smith first began visiting Columbus as an eighth-grader, building a bond with wide receivers coach Brian Hartline. “Me and Coach Hart got a great relationship,” Angelo said in an interview with Buckeye Huddle. “I’ve been coming here since I was in eighth grade, so he's been teaching me things, teaching my brother things. I’m picking up from it, so it was a great..[Ohio State] has shown me the most love right now.”
Jeremiah, who earned the Big Ten Freshman of the Year title in 2024 with an impressive record of 76 catches, 1,315 yards, and 15 touchdowns while leading Ohio State to a national championship, celebrated the news by sharing a "Family Ties" graphic on Instagram and added a comment, “love who love you.” He also congratulated Angelo on the X app.
— Jeremiah Smith (@Jermiah_Smith1) September 22, 2025
However, it seems unlikely that the two brothers will play together in Columbus. Jeremiah is expected to enter the 2027 NFL Draft, just months before Angelo joins the Buckeyes.
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