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