Jeremiah Smith just went from All-American WR to proud big brother. The Ohio State star proved that athleticism runs in his blood when he was named a first-team All-American Big Ten Freshman of the Year and first-team All-Big Ten as a true freshman. He became Ryan Day‘s crown jewel, tallying 76 catches for 1,315 yards and 15 TDs, leading the Buckeyes to the national championship glory. So, it’s a win-win for both the star and the program when another Smith now has a path to Columbus. 

Jeremiah Smith couldn’t be prouder of what his brother Angelo Smith received from Coach Day. The national champions extended him an offer after his Ohio State camp participation. He posted the news on Instagram writing, “Woww!! Extremely blessed to earn an off from the Ohio State University.” The Buckeyes WR reposted his brother’s post on his story with a simple “👌🏾” emoji. There’s no need to shout it out on the rooftop because this silent ‘perfect’ emoji is pure brotherly pride. 

Unlike the highly touted wide receiver Jeremiah, Angelo plays a different position. The 5’7, 170-pound sophomore is currently a 3-star safety prospect out of Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory School in Hollywood, Florida, the same school where his big brother was once a No. 1 overall recruit.

It’s early to say, but in the Smiths, OSU might see another brotherly duo like Joey Bosa and Nick Bosa, who played in the same school and went on to become high-profile NFL players. As a class of 2027 prospect, Jeremiah and Angelo may not see playing time together as the former could declare for the draft that year. But Angelo could be as much of a weapon as his brother.

On the other side of the ball, Angelo isn’t forced under Jeremiah’s shadow. Last season, he posted 40 total tackles and three interceptions as his team went 13-2 to win the fourth back-to-back state title. And with offers from Miami, Toledo, Oklahoma State, Akron, and Georgia State, the race is on. But Ryan Day already has a strong case with Jeremiah Smith’s development and the natty. And recruits aren’t blind to that. 

Ryan Day is building a formidable team in Columbus

Ohio State’s 2027 class is still in its infancy, but they’ve already locked in the commitment of the nation’s No. 1 ATH Jamier Brown. If Ryan Day can add Jeremiah Smith’s brother into the mix, it could have some major star power. Meanwhile, the Buckeyes are surging on the 2026 trail. With 15 commits, they’ve climbed to No. 3 in the nation, and they’re not done yet. They’re hot for 4-star LB Cincere Johnson, a 6’3, 240-pounder who is also teasing Penn State and Alabama. But OSU has a secret weapon, which is family vibes.

Cincere Johnson just wrapped up his ninth trip to Columbus, and this one was different. His parents, his people, they all came. “They loved it,” Johnson told Lettermen Row. “So that plays a big role there. Their biggest thing was just being able to feel the brotherhood and the camaraderie.” The On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine gives Ohio State a 93.8% chance to land him. If that prediction hits and if Angelo Smith follows in Jeremiah Smith’s cleats, Ryan Day might just be stacking the kind of DNA and defense that wins more titles.

Because if the younger Smith becomes even half the player Jeremiah Smith is, the Buckeyes aren’t just recruiting talent, they’re recruiting dynasties.