Three-star Arizona offensive lineman Tucker Smith had his recruitment changed forever on Friday. Smith was offered by Ohio State coach Ryan Day, and accepted the offer less than a week later.
The Smith File
- Class: 2026
- Size: 6-5/280
- Pos: OL
- School: Sandra Day O'Connor (Phoenix, Arizona)
- Composite Rating: ★★★
- Composite Rank: #844 (#72 IOL)
On Wednesday, Smith committed to the Buckeyes, making him the third offensive lineman to commit within the past month and the seventh commitment overall to OSU's 2026 recruiting class.
In short, it's safe to say new Ohio State offensive line coach Tyler Bowen is killing it, considering he's also landed premier in-state offensive tackles Maxwell Riley and Sam Greer. Smith is the second OSU commit for Bowen in as many days, with Greer giving his verbal on Tuesday.
Per 247Sports' composite rankings, Smith is considered the No. 844 prospect and No. 72 interior offensive lineman. Smith earned 12 offers in his recruitment, most of them coming within the past few months, so Smith seems to be a late bloomer in the 2026 class.
I am proud and truly blessed to announce my commitment to continue my football career at THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY!!! GO BUCKS!!! @ryandaytime @Coach_Dickey @TylerBowen @oc_football @bkullos @N_Murph pic.twitter.com/R0ocC1xi5n
— Tucker Smith (@TuckerSmith77) March 26, 2025
Schools that Ohio State beat out for Smith include Arizona, Arizona State, Arkansas, Iowa State, Kansas State, Minnesota, Oklahoma State, Oregon State, Purdue, USC and Washington.
| Pos | Name | Rating | Rank | Size | School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR | CHRIS HENRY JR. | ★★★★★ | #9 NATL | #2 WR | 6-5 | 205 | Mater Dei (Santa Ana, California) |
| OT | MAXWELL RILEY | ★★★★ | #114 NATL | #9 OT | 6-5 | 280 | Avon Lake (Avon Lake, Ohio) |
| CB | JAKOB WEATHERSPOON | ★★★★ | #167 NATL | #13 S | 5-10 | 172 | Avon (Avon, Ohio) |
| OT | SAM GREER | ★★★★ | #188 NATL | #17 OT | 6-6 | 310 | Archbishop Hoban (Akron, Ohio) |
| WR | JAEDEN RICKETTS | ★★★★ | #253 NATL | #42 WR | 6-0 | 187 | Watkins Memorial (Pataskala, Ohio) |
| TE | CORBYN FORDHAM | ★★★★ | #378 NATL | #18 TE | 6-3 | 215 | The Bolles School (Jacksonville, Florida) |
| OL | TUCKER SMITH | ★★★ | #844 NATL | #72 IOL | 6-5 | 280 | Sandra Day O'Connor (Phoenix, Arizona) |
| Prospect Rating Data: 247Sports Composite | |||||
Smith has played all across the offensive line, including at center, guard and tackle in high school. He profiles as a player likely to be in the interior at the next level, either at guard or center. Though at 6-foot-5, 280 pounds, Smith could move to tackle if need be.
