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Signed: Ohio State signs lone out-of-state offensive line pledge Tucker Smith

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The Early-Signing Period is here and Ohio State is set to once again bring in one of the country’s best recruiting classes. Lettermen Row is tracking the Buckeyes recruiting news throughout the signing period as 2026 commitments officially join the Ohio State football program. The latest Letter of Intent is in: Tucker Smith has signed with the Buckeyes.

COLUMBUS — Ohio State is only bringing in one out-of-state offensive lineman in the 2026 class but he plays like he’s from Big Ten country. Three-star offensive lineman Tucker Smith has signed his Letter of Intent to Ohio State and is officially a Buckeye.

What does it mean for the Buckeyes? Let’s check it out.

Who is Tucker Smith?

Tucker Smith is a three-star offensive lineman from Phoenix, Arizona. He attended Sandra Day O’Connor High School. Smith was one of the first commitments for the Buckeyes this spring. He committed to Ohio State over USC, Arizona, Washington and other west coast schools.

Rivals Industry Rankings: No. 589 overall, No. 56 offensive lineman, No. 8 in Arizona

Rivals Ranking: No. 56 offensive lineman and No. 8 in Arizona

Height: 6-foot-5

Weight: 280 pounds

Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona

High School: Sandra Day O’Connor 

Scouting Report: “Smith is a versatile offensive lineman who has played center, guard and tackle at the high school level. He lines up primarily at left tackle and moves well, fluid in space, can get to the second level and is strong at the point of attack. Shows good bend and has the feet and lateral quickness to mirror speed rushers and adjusts well to moving targets. Plays through the whistle and has the kind of mean streak you love to see in an offensive lineman. Frame wise, projects best as an interior lineman but has tackle feet and coordination. Made a nice jump as a senior and just manhandles opposing linemen at this level. Checks off a lot of the athletic traits you love to see in a young lineman and we like where his game is trending right now.” – Rivals West Coast Analyst Greg Biggins.