The news of former Ohio State defensive end Will Smith’s death on April 10 in New Orleans sent shock waves through the Buckeye Nation. Smith was shot and killed during a reported road rage incident. He was 34, and is survived by his wife Racquel and three children. The accused shooter also reportedly shot Smith’s wife in the leg. Smith was a key player on the Buckeyes’ 2002 national championship team that defeated the Miami Hurricanes in the Fiesta Bowl to win the title. He was also a standout defensive end for the Saints. Smith played in the NFL from 2004 to 2013. He was a No. 1 pick (18th overall) by the Saints. Advertisement Craig Krenzel, the quarterback for OSU in 2002, tried to make sense of Smith’s death. …
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