COLUMBUS, Ohio — Will Smith Jr. is not merely another in-state prospect, or even another Ohio State football legacy. Smith’s father, Will Sr., was an All-American, then an NFL Pro Bowler — a predecessor to the parade of intimidating edge rushers who recently came through the Buckeyes program. Such expectations can be difficult for some to live up to, but the younger Smith has developed into a prospect in his own right. While his father played defensive end, Smith Jr. projects as an interior lineman. At 6-3, 260 pounds, the Dublin Colffman product will need to keep growing to fill that projection. However, he is also OSU’s first defensive line commitment in the 2023 class, and will enter the program at a time when the Buckeyes may need help on the interior. Cormontae Hamilton, Jaden McKenzie and Noah Potter will all be seniors entering the 2023 season. Ty Hamilton and…
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