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LJ Smith
Ohio State Buckeyes · Big Ten

LJ Smith

Basketball · Shooting Guard · Class of 2027 · 4-star
Instagram @ljgodummy4X @LJSmith23972065
Total Brand Value
Not public
Social Media Value
Not public
Est. NIL Value
$597,253
Recruiting Rank
Natl #45
Height / Weight
6-4 · 180
Hometown
Lincolnton, NC
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Estimate dated Jun 10, 2026 · More than 30 days oldSource & citation guidePublic data JSONEstimated
Overall NIL Rank
#71
All tracked athletes
School NIL Rank
#3
Ohio State
Sport NIL Rank
#42
Basketball
Position NIL Rank
#10
Shooting Guard

About LJ

LJ Smith is a shooting guard in the class of 2027 committed to Ohio State, originally from Lincolnton, NC. A 4-star recruit, he is ranked No. 45 nationally and No. 8 at his position, and No. 1 in his state. He is listed at 6-4 and 180 pounds. His estimated NIL value is $597,253, based on publicly available information.

Scouting Report

Scouting report is not available currently.

NIL / Brand

NIL / Brand report is not available currently.

Recruiting Profile

Status
Committed — Ohio State
Rankings
Stars
★★★★
National
#45
Position
#8
State
#1
Top 5 context

Compare NIL Value

All tracked athletes

Top Overall NIL Values

  1. #1Jackson CantwellJackson CantwellMiami · OT$1.79M
  2. #2Tyran StokesTyran StokesKansas · SF$1.66M
  3. #3Jared CurtisJared CurtisVanderbilt · QB$1.66M
  4. #4CJ RosserCJ RosserSoutheastern Prep · PF$1.5M
  5. #5Adan DiggsAdan DiggsMillennium · SG$1.49M
  6. #71LJ SmithLJ SmithOhio State · SG$597KThis profile
Basketball

Top Basketball NIL Values

  1. #1Tyran StokesTyran StokesKansas · SF$1.66M
  2. #2CJ RosserCJ RosserSoutheastern Prep · PF$1.5M
  3. #3Adan DiggsAdan DiggsMillennium · SG$1.49M
  4. #4Caleb HoltCaleb HoltArizona · SG$1.48M
  5. #5Jordan Smith Jr.Jordan Smith Jr.Arkansas · SG$1.38M
  6. #42LJ SmithLJ SmithOhio State · SG$597KThis profile
Shooting Guard

Top Shooting Guard by NIL

  1. #1Adan DiggsAdan DiggsMillennium · SG$1.49M
  2. #2Caleb HoltCaleb HoltArizona · SG$1.48M
  3. #3Jordan Smith Jr.Jordan Smith Jr.Arkansas · SG$1.38M
  4. #4Jason Crowe Jr.Jason Crowe Jr.Missouri · SG$1.16M
  5. #5Jordan PageJordan PageBroughton · SG$951K
  6. #10LJ SmithLJ SmithOhio State · SG$597KThis profile
Methodology

How LJ's Brand Value Is Calculated

Starproofed estimates total brand value by adding social media value, estimated NIL value, and public deal value when those signals are available. For LJ Smith, the current total is Not publicly available, built from Not publicly available in social media value, $597,253 in estimated NIL value.

These figures are estimates from public profile, social, and deal signals. They are not confirmed compensation, and most NIL financial terms are private. Estimate dated Jun 10, 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is LJ Smith's NIL value?+

LJ Smith's estimated NIL value is approximately $597,253 as of Jun 10, 2026, based on publicly available information including social reach and reported activity. This is an estimate, not disclosed compensation.

What school does LJ Smith play for?+

LJ Smith is committed to Ohio State as part of the class of 2027.

What position does LJ Smith play?+

LJ Smith plays shooting guard (SG) and is ranked No. 8 nationally at the position.

Where is LJ Smith from?+

LJ Smith is from Lincolnton, NC and attended Oak Hill Academy.

How is LJ Smith ranked as a recruit?+

LJ Smith is rated a 4-star recruit, ranked No. 45 nationally in his class and No. 1 in his state.

NIL values shown are estimates based on publicly available information, including social reach and reported partnerships — they are not confirmed compensation. Reported deals are based on public sources; financial terms of most deals are not publicly disclosed. Estimated values originate from a third-party published valuation model.