An emerging Ohio State defensive line target in the 2024 class just took his first visit to Columbus last weekend.
Nigel Smith, ranked as the 19th-best player in the 2024 cycle per 247Sports’ composite rankings, first heard from Ohio State a few months ago after director of high school relations Ed Terwilliger reached out via mail.
Smith, a Texas resident, has been following OSU more closely since then. His visit to Columbus for Saturday’s game against Michigan State lived up to his expectations. He does not yet hold an Ohio State offer, but that could change in the coming months.