The Ohio State Buckeyes have been known as wide receiver university over the last several years. They have had elite talent at that position being drafted in the first-round of the NFL Draft. Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate is projected to be a first-round selection in the 2026 NFL Draft. Another Buckeyes wide receiver that is projected to be a first-round selection in the 2027 NFL Draft is Jeremiah Smith.
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Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith celebrates a touchdown against Michigan on Nov. 29.
Smith last season with Ohio State caught 87 passes for 1,243 yards receiving and 12 touchdowns, along with averaging 14.3 yards per reception. Smith is 6’3″ and weighs 223 lbs. He is no doubt the best wide receiver in college football. With that being said, was there any chance that he was going to leave Buckeyes nation?
Ohio State Buckeyes WR Jeremiah Smith Makes Feelings Clear About Not Transferring
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Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) celebrates a catch during the first half of the Big Ten Conference championship game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Dec. 6, 2025.
Buckeyes wide receiver Smith has gotten potential chances to leave Ohio State to other colleges. Well, he has decided that staying in Columbus, Ohio has benefited him for the long haul. Smith said,
“I was always going to be at Ohio State.”
This is not a surprise. He won a national title in 2024-2025 with them. Smith was once again one of the best wide receivers in college football last season. He has a chance to prove himself during his junior season. If Smith dominates again during his junior season, then he will have a good chance to go number one overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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