Jeremiah Smith

The Player

Smith has established himself as the premier offensive playmaker in college football. A two-year starter, he has had 163 receptions for 2,558 yards (15.7 average) and 27 touchdowns, including 87 catches for 1,243 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2025.

He is a rare athlete—a power forward with 4.4 speed and NFL-level route refinement. His strength after the catch is a top trait; 883 of his 2,558 receiving yards have come after the catch. What he lacks in ideal twitch and lateral agility, he makes up for with body control, acceleration, and power. He’s a nightmare for DBs to bring down when he has a runway.

An easy glider with elite strength and acceleration off the line, Smith defeats press-man with ease. His combination of acceleration, length, and body control makes him dangerous on the deep ball. He drops his weight with ease but lacks elite acceleration out of breaks, often using his size and strength to generate late separation. I would like to see him high-point and attack the ball more aggressively.

Smith has massive mitts, an exceptional catch radius, and rare body control. He plucks on the run, secures the ball in traffic, and is a magician along the sideline. He had just two drops and one fumble in his first two seasons. His size and strength also draw significant coverage attention and pass interference calls.

He’s an average run blocker by Ohio State WR standards. His effort is adequate, but given his size, length, and strength, there’s room for improvement.