All you need to know about Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver, Jeremiah Smith, including stats, play style, and NIL deals.
The No. 1 overall prospect in the high school class of 2024, Smith has been the best receiver in college football ever since he stepped on the field for the first time. A generational talent, Smith is projected to be selected very highly in the upcoming 2027 NFL Draft as he all the physical tools to become the league's best wideout at some point.
Looking ahead to 2026, Smith needs just 43 catches to become Ohio State's career-leader in passes caught, 341 yards to become the school's career-leaders in receiving yards, and nine touchdown receptions to break the record for most touchdown catches by a Buckeye all-time.
Name | Jeremiah Smith |
College | Ohio State University |
Year | Junior |
Position | Wide receiver |
Height | 6' 4" |
Birthplace | Miami Gardens, FL |
Year | Games | Receptions | Receiving Yards | Receiving TDs |
2024 | 16 | 76 | 1,315 | 15 |
2025 | 13 | 87 | 1,243 | 12 |
Standing at 6'4, 223 lbs, Smith is a big-bodied, physical X receiver who has been compared to Julio Jones due to his speed and ability to high-point the ball deep. Smith is much more than just a deep threat, however. He runs sharp routes, has strong hands, and is difficult to bring down when he has the ball in his hands.
Smith is tied with Oregon quarterback Dante Moore for second-place in On3's NIL valuation at $5 million among all college football players. Along with the NIL he receives from Ohio State, Smith has deals with Nintendo, Red Bull, Lululemon, Adidas, and more.
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