Better Know A Buckeye is our look at every member of Ohio State’s 2023 recruiting class and how they became Buckeyes as they prepare to begin their OSU careers this fall.
Will Smith Jr. was destined to be a Buckeye.
The son of the late, great Will Smith, the younger Smith grew up in Dublin, Ohio, rooting for the Buckeyes and attending a countless number of Ohio State games.
Ranked as the No. 31 defensive lineman (No. 244 overall) in the 2023 class, Smith was Ohio State’s first defensive line commitment in his recruiting cycle.