Ohio State offers Brandon Smith after all, Buckeyes not only team with linebacker intrigue, and more

Recruiting never stops, and if you take a day off, you fall behind. Join us every night for a daily recap of Ohio State recruiting news, insight on what’s happening behind the scenes, and for a glimpse at what’s coming next. Ohio State offers Virginia DE Brandon Smith Louisa (Va.) defensive end/linebacker Brandon Smith made his long-awaited visit to Ohio State. The country’s sixth-ranked weakside defensive end told Land of 10 that the trip was everything he’d hoped for and more. “The expectations were met, and exceeded,” Smith said. “I’m very impressed with how Ohio State runs its program.” Bill Davis, the first-year linebackers coach for the Buckeyes, delayed his vacation to spend Saturday on campus with the 6-foot-4, 215-pound Smith. Ohio State’s focus on things away from football was a major piece of his trip. “I am pretty sure he [delayed his vacation], so I got a chance to…

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