Ohio State added a pass-rushing cornerstone to its 2018 recruiting class Thursday as 4-star defensive end Tyreke Smith announced his commitment to the Buckeyes.
Smith, a standout at Cleveland Heights High School in Ohio, chose the Buckeyes despite a strong push from Penn State. 247Sports ranks him as the No. 60 overall player and third-ranked defensive end among 2018 prospects.
"Ohio State, Coach Meyer and Coach Johnson are great people, Coach Alford, whoever recruited me were all great to me," Smith told 247Sports' Allen Trieu. "It's my home state, a great school and Coach Johnson has developed great linemen like Nick Bosa.