Chaminade Madonna DB Angelo Smith Draws Interest from Ohio State

The younger brother of Buckeyes star Jeremiah Smith is still committed, but another school is making a push.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 12:11am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a football player in motion, with sharp planes of scarlet, gray, and the colors of the opposing school, conveying the competitive tension of the recruiting process.The recruitment battle for a top in-state defensive back prospect reveals the ongoing challenge for Ohio State to keep its pipeline of local talent flowing.Hollywood Today

Three-star defensive back Angelo Smith has been committed to Ohio State since last September, but his recruitment is not yet shut down. While the younger brother of current Buckeyes star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith remains pledged to Ohio State, another school is making a run at him that may surprise some.

Why it matters

Keeping top in-state talent like Angelo Smith is crucial for Ohio State as they look to maintain their status as one of the premier programs in college football. However, the fact that another school is making a push for the younger Smith brother indicates there could be some uncertainty in his commitment.

The details

Angelo Smith, a three-star defensive back from Hollywood, Florida's Chaminade Madonna High School, has been committed to Ohio State since last September. As the younger brother of current Buckeyes star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, his commitment to Ohio State was seen as fairly secure. But his recruitment is not yet shut down, as one other school is now making a run at landing his commitment.

  • Angelo Smith committed to Ohio State in September 2025.

The players

Angelo Smith

A three-star defensive back from Chaminade Madonna High School in Hollywood, Florida who has been committed to Ohio State since last September.

Jeremiah Smith

Angelo Smith's older brother, who is a current star wide receiver for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Ohio State

The college football program that Angelo Smith has been committed to since last September.

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What’s next

It remains to be seen if Angelo Smith will ultimately stick with his Ohio State commitment or if the other school making a push for him will be able to flip his pledge.

The takeaway

This recruitment battle for Angelo Smith, the younger brother of an existing Ohio State star, highlights the importance for the Buckeyes of keeping top in-state talent committed as they look to maintain their status as an elite college football program.