AlexSmith

High School: Highly regarded prospect is the nation’s No. 11 tight end by Rivals.com … “An exceptionally athletic tight end who can go deep down field,” wrote recruiting analyst Tom Lemming on MaxPreps.com … Second-team all-state, covering all classifications, as a senior by OhioVarsity.com … Noted for his combination of size, outstanding hands and speed, could be a flex tight end in the collegiate ranks … The No. 13 prospect in Ohio by Rivals.com and is the No. 43 overall player in the six-state Midwest Region by SuperPrep … All-region and all-district his final two years … Team’s leading receiver his final two seasons … Caught 23 passes for 411 yards and four touchdowns as a senior, helping the team to a 9-2 record and berth in the state playoffs … Snagged 27 passes for 375 yards and four touchdowns his junior year … Played in the O-D All-America Bowl in Myrtle Beach, S.C., following his senior season … Coached by Larry Cox … “Alex has great size and deceptive speed,” Cox said. “He can get behind the defense and stretch the field. He also enjoys the blocking aspect and takes a lot of pride in that. He’s a complete package.” … Also played basketball … Honor-roll student.

Personal: Born in Cincinnati, Ohio … Son of Darlene Smith … Considering a major in broadcast journalism.