After missing out on cornerback Justice Fitzpatrick to Georgia earlier this week, the Ohio State Buckeyes were unable to secure another top-tier recruit in the current recruiting cycle, this time on the offensive side of the ball.

On3Sports' Hayes Fawcett reported on Saturday evening that 2026 four-star offensive lineman Micah Smith has committed to UCLA over the Buckeyes and multiple power four programs.

Smith, the No. 10 interior offensive lineman in the 2026 recruiting cycle according to 247Sports' Composite Ratings , received a visit from head coach Ryan Day just 10 days after Ohio State's National Championship victory. However, the Fort Pierce, FL native took an official visit to UCLA on May 15, and less than a month later, he announced his commitment to the Bruins.

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