Across his remarkable collegiate career in the Premier College Football League, Jeremiah Smith emerged as one of the most dominant wide receivers in Ohio State history. A 6’3”, 220-pound Speedster archetype from Miami Gardens, Florida, Smith entered the Buckeyes pipeline as a highly rated prospect from South Florida—and he more than delivered on every expectation.
With elite physical traits, shifty movement ability, and a mental makeup defined by his Headstrong trait and “Star” developmental profile, Smith developed into a cornerstone offensive weapon and one of the most accomplished receivers to ever suit up for the scarlet and gray.
Career Overview & Play Style
Smith lined up as WR #4 for the Buckeyes and played through his Sophomore (2025) and Junior (2026) seasons, reaching a 99 OVR rating by his junior year. Featuring a toolkit of athletic abilities such as Side Step, Double Dip, Takeoff, Recoup, and Shifty, Smith combined elite acceleration, open-field fluidity, and explosive separation.
His Star development trait ensured rapid growth, while his A+ Pro Potential further solidified him as one of the nation’s most NFL-ready playmakers.
Career Statistics
Across two seasons as a major contributor, Smith posted staggering production:
Season-by-Season Stats
| Year | GP | Receptions | Yards | Yards/Rec | Avg/G | TD | RAC | RAC Avg | Long |
| 2026 (JR) | 12 | 77 | 1,603 | 20.8 | 133.6 | 21 | 522 | 6.8 | 75 |
| 2025 (SO) | 13 | 74 | 1,706 | 23.1 | 131.2 | 21 |
Career Totals (Shown)
Receptions: 151
Receiving Yards: 3,309
Receiving Touchdowns: 42
Career Yards per Catch: 21.9
Career Games: 25
These stats place Smith among the most productive receivers ever to play in the Big Ten.
Awards & Honors
Individual Awards
4× National Offensive Player of the Week
10× Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week
Preseason Honors (2026)
1st Team All-American
1st Team All-Big Ten
Recruiting
Signed with Ohio State as a top-rated prospect
These accolades reflect both his national impact and his dominance within the Big Ten.
Record Book Impact
Jeremiah Smith rewrote sections of both the Big Ten and Ohio State record books.
Big Ten Career Records
Receiving Touchdowns – 42
(Big Ten Career Record Holder)
Big Ten Season Records (2025)
Receiving Yards – 1,706 (Conference Season Record)
Receiving Touchdowns – 21 (Tied for Record)
Ohio State Career Records
Smith appears at or near the top of multiple all-time Buckeye categories:
Career Receiving Yards – 3,309 (#1)
Career Receiving Touchdowns – 42 (#1)
These totals firmly place him as the most productive receiver in Ohio State history.
Ohio State Single-Season Records (2025)
Receiving Yards – 1,706 (School Record)
Receiving Touchdowns – 21 (School Record)
He joins legendary Buckeyes such as J.T. Barrett, J.K. Dobbins, Dwayne Haskins, and Chase Young atop the OSU record book.
Legacy
Jeremiah Smith’s Ohio State career—though only two full seasons of showcased production—stands as one of the most explosive, efficient, and record-breaking tenures for a wide receiver in the school’s storied history.
With:
Two seasons of 20+ touchdowns,
A pair of 1,600+ yard campaigns,
Multiple school and conference records, and
A ceiling marked by A+ pro potential,
Smith not only defined an era of Buckeye football but elevated the program’s offensive standards.
He leaves Ohio State as a statistical titan, award-winning star, and one of the most dominant receivers the Big Ten has ever seen.
