The Ohio State Buckeyes have a history of great wide receivers. In the past five years, they have had a run of elite wide receivers who go on to have successful NFL careers. The next great wide receiver may be emerging in spring practices. Number one overall recruit Jeremiah Smith is reportedly “turning heads” in his first practices.
Ohio State Wide Receiver Jeremiah Smith Impressing Early
It's just the first day of spring but here is Will Howard to Jerimiah Smith.
Smith already making catches that turn heads: pic.twitter.com/ARhSrUYTP0
— Adam King (@AdamKing10TV) March 5, 2024
Videos have already surfaced of new quarterback Will Howard throwing to Smith. Fans of the team are already getting excited about the player. As the number one overall recruit, many teams heavily recruited him. However, the Buckeyes have a track record of turning receivers into stars, and that was too much to ignore for Smith. Fellow teammate Devin Brown had this to say about Smith.
“He’s a freak. He’s gonna be next level. ‘I mean, that guy handles things the right way and does everything right in the weight room. I was throwing with him yesterday and every time I throw to him it’s like, ‘Geez, this kid’s a stud. He’s gonna be a freak.'”
Often, true freshmen don’t always come in and play right away. It seems that Smith is already climbing the depth chart and should see the field a lot in 2024.
Pressure On The Buckeyes
The program has to win in 2024. They don’t necessarily have to win the national championship, but taking the Big Ten should be a priority. Ohio State has lost to Michigan for three straight years. They have lost other big games as well and cannot get over the hump despite a glut of talent. This year, there is little excuse. Ryan Day brought in a great transfer portal class and recruiting class. Chip Kelly is running the offense. If they do not win this year, there could be some changes coming to the program.
Ohio State has to be excited about what they are seeing from Jeremiah Smith. As a college football fan, I look forward to seeing more highlights throughout the offseason.