Major: Undeclared (2003)

High School: Three-year starter at defensive end … won first-team All-Ohio honors as a senior … also named to a second-team berth on the Parade All-America Team … finished his senior year with 121 tackles, including 16 sacks … forced five fumbles … spirited leader on the field who impressed the OSU coaches with his aggressive play and instincts for the game … averaged 20 points a game in basketball and is a fine all-around athlete … expected to move to linebacker for the Buckeyes … high school coach was Devlin Culliver.

Personal: Is the son of Lynn Smith.