Jeremiah Smith Posts 164 Yards, Touchdown

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith strengthened his status as one of college football’s premier players despite the Buckeyes’ 24-23 collapse against Texas after leading 20-3. Smith finished with eight catches for 164 yards and a touchdown, dominating the first half before Texas focused its coverage on him late, when he also had two drops. Evaluators praise his combination of size, speed, body control, strength after the catch, deep-ball ability and sideline awareness, while noting that his lateral agility, high-pointing technique and run blocking can improve. His production through two seasons—163 receptions, 2,558 yards and 27 touchdowns—has fueled widespread “generational” prospect comparisons. One 2027 mock draft projects the Giants to take Smith third overall, potentially pairing him with Malik Nabers to form an elite receiving duo.