What's Next for Ohio State Receiver Jeremiah Smith?
Nobody required scouts and coaches to point out that Jeremiah Smith would make an excellent college wide receiver. He had already caught the attention of recruitment experts, and just looking at him indicated he could be quite exceptional. This Ohio State player from Miami Gardens, Florida, stood out even before anyone started talking numbers. Nevertheless, it was unexpected how swiftly Smith acclimated to the collegiate level of play. He appeared seasoned right from the start, amassing 92 yards and crossing the goal line twice during his inaugural college game. In his following half-dozen matches, he managed to score a touchdown in every game and recorded two performances with over 100 yards of reception. This led him to break freshman school records for most receiving yards (1,315), catches (76), and touchdowns (15). He shattered the previous benchmarks established by Cris Carter which had remained unbroken for forty years. Many outstanding wide receivers have passed thro...