All the latest on Ohio State Buckeyes' wide receiver Jeremiah Smith including news, stats, records & history.
Player Information
Name | Jeremiah Smith |
Age | 19 |
Height | 6-3 |
Weight | 223 lbs |
Class | Sophomore |
University | Ohio State |
Birthday | November 29, 2005 |
Birthplace | Miami Gardens, Florida |
High School | Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Florida) |
Recruiting Ranking | No. 1 overall (247sports, Rivals, On3); No. 10 all-time (247sports) |
Experience | 1 year |
College Career Stats
Games Played | 16 |
Receptions | 76 |
Receiving Yards | 1,315 |
Touchdowns | 15 |
Yards per reception | 17.3 |
Yards per game | 82.2 |
Awards & Honors
1x CFP national champion (2024)
1x First-team All-Big Ten (2024)
1x Big Ten Freshman of the Year (2024)
1x Big Ten Receiver of the Year (2024)
1x Rose Bowl Offensive MVP (2024)
1x Second-team All-American (2024)
Freshman All-American (2024)
Other Achievements
FBS single-season record for receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns by a true freshman
Most receiving yards in a single game by a freshman (187 in the 2024 Rose Bowl vs. Oregon)
Playing Style
Smith's sheer size at the wide receiver position stands out right away. His 6-3, 223 lb frame at 19 years old replicates Julio Jones' build in his prime.
Like Jones, Smith's hands are terrific - the Buckeyes' freshman dropped one pass last season on his first career target. He had several one-handed catches that made jaws drop throughout the season.
To go along with his size and hands, Smith has the speed to burn corners over the top. His championship-clinching 56-yard catch in the final minutes versus Notre Dame was a one-on-one in which Smith blew right by highly-touted corner Christian Gray.
His contested catch ability is also supreme, leaping over defenders to make diving catches while maintaining terrific body control to stay in-bounds like he did in the Rose Bowl.
His route-running and after-the-catch ability is Julio-esque as well. Despite his size, he moves smoothly enough to make sharp cuts at the top of his routes, and uses his speed and strength to run by or through defenders with the ball in his hands.
Smith has a chance to be the top pick in the 2027 NFL draft.
NIL Deals
Adidas
Nintendo
Red Bull
Lululemon
Mark Wahlberg Auto Group
$4.2 million NIL valuation by On3
Jeremiah Smith is +1000 to win the Heisman on bet365.
