NFF National Scholar-Athletes

Joseph A. Smith

  • School
    Ohio State
  • Induction
    1982

A four-year starter at offensive tackle for Ohio State, Joe Smith helped the Buckeyes to a 38-10 record, two Big Ten titles and victories in the 1981 Liberty Bowl and 1982 Holiday Bowl. An Academic All-American and two-time Academic All-Big Ten selection, he compiled a 3.38 GPA in agriculture pre-vet. Active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Smith also taught drug education classes in the Columbus area elementary schools.