Post-OSU Update: L’Christian “Blue” Smith transferred from Ohio State to Cincinnati after his freshman season (which he redshirted). Smith played 21 games over four years (three seasons) with the Bearcats, making seven catches for 81 yards. He transferred to WKU for the 2023 football season and recorded 10 catches for 118 yards and a TD. (updated: Jan. 2024 )

Weight: 207 (2018)

High School: L’Christian Smith was the nation’s No. 39 overall player according to Rivals and a member of the ESPN 300 … a four-star receiver who was ranked as the No. 3 player in Ohio (Rivals) and No. 126 overall nationally by 247Sports … the No. 9 rated wide receiver according to Rivals and a Prepstar Dream Team member … a talented two-sport athlete who also drew recruiting interest from schools as a basketball player … first team All-Ohio during his senior year … comes from the same high school program that produced current Buckeye DT Robert Landers and former Buckeye QB/WR Braxton Miller, now in his third season with the NFL’s Houston Texans … coached by Jay Minton … helped Wayne advance to the Division I state title game as a sophomore in 2015 … caught 54 passes for 1,311 yards and 17 touchdowns that season.

Personal: Parents are Tasha Cochran and Lorenzo Smith.