Troy Smith is one of the most decorated Ohio State Football players of all-time. He was recognized as an All-American, and was a candidate for the Heisman Trophy, and won the trophy in 2006. He was drafted in the 2007 NFL Draft to the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round. He also played for the San Francisco 49ers. Troy graduated from Glenville, he was coached by Ted Ginn Sr., who is the father of his long-time friend and teammate, Ted Ginn Jr. Together Smith and Ginn took on their college career at The Ohio State University.

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The career highlights and awards Troy Smith achieved alone in 2006 were, Heisman Trophy, Chic Harley Award, Walter Camp Award, Davey O’Brien Award, Archie Griffin Award, Associated Press Player of the Year, Sporting News Player of the Year, Unanimous All- American, Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year, and Ohio State #10 retired (2014). Troy is actively involved in charities and nonprofits advocating for mental health.