Ohio State freshman Jeremiah Smith is carrying high expectations as the No. 1 overall recruit in the Class of 2024. Standing at 6-foot-3 and weighing 200 pounds, the star wide receiver from Chaminade-Madonna Prep in Florida has been compared to Julio Jones and is considered a generational talent. With impressive high school numbers and a pro-like mindset, many are eager to see how he will perform at Ohio State.
Looking at past top-ranked wide receiver recruits, the average freshman season saw around 40 receptions for 526 yards and 3-4 touchdowns. Smith will have big shoes to fill at Ohio State, where he is expected to be a starter from the beginning. The pressure is on for him to exceed the first-year performances of recent standout receivers like Marvin Harrison Jr. and Emeka Egbuka.
Despite the challenges that come with the pressure of being a five-star recruit, Smith has already shown promise by having the black stripe removed from his helmet during spring practice. This tradition signifies that a player has earned their scarlet and gray stripe like previous Ohio State players. Smith’s standout spring performance suggests that he is on track to make an impact in the fall season.
As one of the most highly anticipated newcomers in college football, all eyes will be on Jeremiah Smith as he looks to live up to the hype and potentially leave a lasting legacy at Ohio State.
Source
Photo credit www.cbssports.com