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BREAKING: Top 100 DE Wyatt Smith Commits to Ohio State
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- The Buckeye Weekly Podcast
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- May 17, 2026
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Breaking News: Top-100 DE Wyatt Smith Commits to Ohio State | Buckeye Weekly Podcast On the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr react to breaking recruiting news that top-100 defensive end Wyatt Smith has committed to Ohio State. They describe Smith as a long, 6'6", 235–240-pound edge rusher from St. Thomas Aquinas in South Florida, ranked No. 78 nationally in the 247 Composite, No. 11 at edge, and No. 9 in Florida, and note he joins committed defensive end DJ Jacobs to give the Buckeyes two top-100 prospects at a premium position. They discuss Larry Johnson’s continued recruiting and development track record, Smith’s NFL bloodlines as the son of former Bengals All-Pro Justin Smith, and Smith’s production last season (155 tackles, 24 TFL, 33 hurries, 13 sacks, two forced fumbles, two recoveries in 15 games), plus how Ohio State prefers freshmen to have opportunity rather than immediate need. 00:00 Podcast Intro and Alert 00:33 Wyatt Smith Commits 01:57 Why Edge Recruiting Matters 02:47 Larry Johnson Development Pitch 04:36 Film and Production Breakdown 06:40 NFL Legacy and Recruiting Angle 08:06 Roster Outlook and Freshman Roles 09:38 Opportunity Versus Need 11:33 Wrap Up and Call to Action