Angelo Smith, the Younger Brother of Jeremiah Smith, Lands Offer from Ohio State

In the sun-drenched turf of Columbus, a silent frenzy brewed as Angelo Smith—little brother of Ohio State’s breakout star Jeremiah Smith—took the field at the Buckeyes’ latest high school skill camp. It was a moment that felt both inevitable and electrifying: a younger sibling stepping into the same spotlight that spotlighted his brother a year earlier, and making it his own.

Angelo, a rising 2027 prospect from Chaminade‑Madonna Prep in Hollywood, Florida, ran crisp routes, tracked deep balls with precision, and flashed a confidence far beyond his years. At 5-foot-10 and around 165 pounds as a sophomore, he may be smaller than his brother now, but his presence was anything but diminished. Showcasing athleticism and versatility at both receiver and safety, he was visibly ready to prove that the Smith legacy at Ohio State could grow deeper and maybe even outshine its roots.

The buzz around Angelo’s performance was immediate. He didn’t just participate—he stood out, prompting comparisons to Jeremiah and drawing early college attention. Miami and Toledo had already offered, and Oklahoma State soon followed, his fifth collegiate pitch. But among those watching most closely, the Buckeyes’ staff were especially engaged—Angelo was clearly on OSU’s radar, and his camp visit was a silent audition to join a lineage that started with Jeremiah.

During the visit, Angelo shared the football field with his brother, preparing routes side-by-side, with Jeremiah tossing passes and urging him along. After the drills, the brothers practiced one-on-one sessions—each catch, each completion, sealing a fraternal bond that tied both personal and football destinies.

In conversation with Eleven Warriors, Angelo spoke with unfiltered ambition: “I feel like I’m gonna be a better player than him, I know that,” he affirmed. The words echoed excitement and generational confidence. “I play both sides of the ball. I’m definitely a game-changer.”

It was a bold pronouncement—but the more scouts and coaches watched, the more his youth and build became strengths rather than limitations. Angelo’s dual-threat ability illustrated his maturity; early comparisons to Jeremiah fueled belief that his trajectory mirrored—or even exceeded—that of his older brother.

Jeremiah, the #1 overall recruit in 2024 and true freshman phenom who shattered FBS freshman receiving records, remains a testament to production under OSU’s “Wide Receiver U” philosophy. With 76 catches, over 1,300 yards, and 15 touchdowns en route to a national championship, his rise was meteoric—and a blueprint for programs seeking similar magic .

Yet Angelo’s journey now begins—and with it, a new chapter unfolds. While Jeremiah started at 6‑3 and 215 pounds, Angelo’s 5‑10 stature and 165‑lb frame position him as a high-upside playmaker, fitting both safety and receiver roles. He ran crisp routes that caught the eyes of Brian Hartline, Jeremiah’s position coach, and received technique instruction that previewed what daily life in the Buckeye program could offer .

What impressed coaches most was Angelo’s mindset. He yearned for growth, not legacy alone. “It would just be a legacy,” he noted of replicating Jeremiah’s path—but added it needed more than name. He craved impact. He spoke openly about hoping his future kids would walk Buckeye walk someday, emphasizing that family lineage mattered—but hinged it on personal success. “I just wanna be a playmaker… both sides if I have to,” he said.

That playmaking reputation was already stirring outside the OSU bubble. A highlight clip went viral after showing Angelo breaking a defender’s ankles—instantly drawing praise, as one fan wrote, “Never seen a WR make a DB break dance in the dirt.” These moments only added to his growing reputation.

Recruiting analysts watched: with offers from Miami, Toledo, Oklahoma State, and Georgia State and Akron, Angelo’s recruitment was already taking shape—even before an Ohio State offer arrived on the scene. But Columbus felt like home. He had visited OSU first this summer and had only one other planned trip—to UCF.

The staff in Columbus recognized Angelo had the fundamental ingredients they value: competitiveness, versatility, football instincts, and legacy that didn’t overshadow potential. They witnessed his aggression, his coachability, and his game tape backed the talk.

Could he become a legacy Buckeye? Maybe. Could he top his brother’s production? Angelo certainly believed it, and OSU’s environment could allow him to chase that dream. Jeremiah’s freshman season garnered national acclaim—but for Angelo, the path ahead is even longer. If he develops under Hartline and offensive coordinator Brian Hartline’s tutelage—as Jeremiah did—he could carve out a generational reputation of his own.

At camp, coaches emphasized fundamentals. Angelo soaked in coaching on body position, hands, release technique—training that Jeremiah had reveled in, and built into first-round pedigree. It was no accident that Angelo stated those lessons had not been replicated by coaches elsewhere.

The storylines, too, were irresistible. Big brother is now NFL-ready; little brother arrives a few years later, channeling similar fire. Their parents, Lativia and Chris Smith, guided them both—Chris invoking early lessons of discipline and sacrifice for Jeremiah that his sons would carry forward. The Smith household in South Florida has become a generational football workshop—a breeding ground for Ohio State-level talent.

Meanwhile, OSU fans followed Jeremiah’s dominance closely—social media across Reddit and CFB platforms celebrated his rise, calling him generational, lab-built, a once-in-a-decade talent. That same fanbase now tracks Angelo’s progress with intrigue: could the younger Smith brother replicate that rise? The comparisons began immediately: “Marv and Jeremiah both have younger brothers of similar age… it’ll be interesting seeing how they stack up.”

Angelo listened—but stayed focused on his work. That approach mirrors Jeremiah’s ethic—earn the right, don’t claim it. Already, Jeremiah took the first step; Angelo wanted more. And practice? They threw routes together, repping until the sun dropped, forging brotherly bonds and football muscle memory on the OSU field.

Recruitment remains early—but the dynamics are already in motion. Angelo holds multiple Power-5 offers, the Florida heat has strengthened him, and he’s earned love from both sides of the ball. But Ohio State hovers above as a destination where pedigree and development come together.

If OSU extends the offer, what next? For Angelo, the blueprint is clear: lean on Jeremiah’s path, embrace the Buckeye culture, and follow the wide receiver development that’s produced NFL first-rounders like Marvin Harrison Jr., Garrett Wilson, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. It’s an opportunity. And Angelo is ready.

For Ohio State, signing Angelo would be signing into a program identity. It would deepen the “receiver legacy” and continue the family storyline. It’d send a message: pedigree, performance, and possibility—collected in a single recruit.

The summer sun has set—but the next chapters await. Angelo returns to Chaminade-Madonna, shifting focus to high school ball and further development. More offers will flow. Visits will be scheduled. And in 10 or 20 months? We’ll know if he’s joining Jeremiah in Columbus.

Until then, that viral ankle-break, that declaration of rivaling Jeremiah, the late‑night route runs—all signal a kid chasing greatness. Ohio State stands ready: no guarantee—but plenty of reason. For two brothers, two timelines—two stories intertwined—starting with a camp visit and the promise of more to come.