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Larry Johnson Believes Nigel Smith Can Be the Best Defensive Lineman in the Nation in the 2024 Class, Dylan Lonergan Puts OSU in His Top Five

Ohio State has made quite the impression on four-star 2024 defensive lineman Nigel Smith.

The Texas standout made the trek to Columbus last weekend for OSU’s spring game, and he was impressed that more than 60,000 Buckeye fans were in attendance.

“I had a great time there,” Smith told Eleven Warriors. “It was really fun. I loved the atmosphere and I loved the fans. I had a great time getting to meet the coaches again.”

This was Smith’s second visit to Ohio State, the first coming Nov. 20 when the 6-foot-5, 260-pound lineman made a gameday visit for the Michigan State game.