CFB4d ago
Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith Makes Case as Top College Receiver Ever
Jeremiah Smith has posted 48 receptions for 916 yards and 11 touchdowns this season, placing second nationally in each category.
· 1 min read
On this page3 sections
Dominant Production Against Heavy Coverage
Jeremiah Smith has posted 48 receptions for 916 yards and 11 touchdowns this season, placing second nationally in each category. The 6-foot-4, 220-pound receiver has broken Ohio State's career marks with 211 receptions, 3,474 yards and 38 touchdown catches. He accounts for 38 percent of his team's targets and leads the country with 6.03 yards per route run. Smith has also created 48 targets with no defender within an arm's length.
Comparisons to All-Time Greats
Coaches and former players see Moss-like traits in Smith's combination of length, strength, speed and ball skills. He has drawn praise for attacking the football, shielding defenders and creating separation even when facing constant double teams. One standout play came on a 56-yard reception that helped secure a national title.
Endorsements From Recent Standouts
Larry Fitzgerald noted Smith's ability to win when defenses focus on him and highlighted athletic traits beyond what he himself possessed. Jaxon Smith-Njigba pointed to improvements in route running along with greater size, speed and strength. Observers say these qualities place Smith in conversations with past stars like Moss, Fitzgerald, Calvin Johnson and others who dominated at their schools.
Analysis, not a wagering instruction. Confirm every number on the sportsbook. 21+.
