A Generational Talent
Jeremiah Smith, the outstanding wide receiver from Ohio State, made headlines by breaking the school’s career receiving yards record during the game against Kent State.
He achieved this milestone with a 23-yard catch on the Buckeyes’ second drive, surpassing Michael Jenkins’ previous record of 2,898 yards. It’s kind of exciting to think about the potential of this player, especially with ESPN projecting him as a top-five pick for the 2027 NFL Draft. Just consider his impressive numbers: he racked up 1,315 receiving yards in his freshman year and followed that with 1,243 yards in his sophomore season. Heading into Saturday’s game, he had already accumulated 315 yards and three touchdowns in just two games this season.
Before facing the Golden Flashes, Smith needed only six touchdowns to break the school record for receiving touchdowns, a feat currently held by Chris Olave with 35. He was also 27 catches shy of breaking the record for total receptions, which belongs to Emeka Egbuka (205).
As Columbus celebrates Smith’s accomplishments, my thoughts drift to April. I can’t help but imagine how incredible it would be to see him catching passes in aqua and orange.
There’s something about bringing him home that feels right, especially since it seems he’s dreaming of the same thing.
In a recent mock draft, it was suggested that the Dolphins might select Jeremiah Smith at No. 4 after trading the top pick. They would also acquire the Browns’ No. 32 pick, a fourth-round pick for 2027, and a second-round pick for 2028. Smith, who attended Chaminade-Madonna High School in Hollywood, Florida, is no stranger to local fans.
I’ve been deliberating between wanting the Dolphins to draft Arch Manning or Jeremiah Smith, and honestly, right now, Smith has to be the choice. Sure, we need a quarterback, but I just don’t feel as confident in Manning as many others do.
Plus, how often do you come across a generational talent like Jeremiah Smith?
And let’s not forget his homecoming. South Florida fans know his story well. Before he began rewriting records in Ohio, he was dominating local defenses at Chaminade-Madonna High School. Growing up in Miami Gardens, he was practically a local, with Hard Rock Stadium right there.
We’re still in September, so my feelings may shift as the season progresses, but for now, I’m all in on Jeremiah Smith.
