History of Jeremiah Smith (American football) in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: November 17, 2025

Jeremiah Smith is a highly touted American college football wide receiver for the Ohio State Buckeyes. He was the number one ranked recruit in the 2024 class, setting records as the highest-rated wide receiver in recruiting history and ranking ninth all-time. As a freshman in 2024, Smith broke the FBS freshman receiving record and played a key role in Ohio State's national championship victory.

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2000: Modern Recruiting Era

Since the beginning of the modern recruiting era in 2000, Jeremiah Smith is the highest ranked wide receiver recruit.

November 29, 2005: Jeremiah Smith's Birth

On November 29, 2005, Jeremiah Smith was born. He later became a highly-ranked American college football wide receiver.

September 2024: NIL Deal with Red Bull

In September 2024, Jeremiah Smith became the first college football athlete to sign an NIL deal with Red Bull.

2024: Freshman of the Year

In 2024, Jeremiah Smith was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Year, Big Ten Receiver of the Year and selected as a first-team All-American.

2024: Top Recruit Status

In 2024, Jeremiah Smith was rated a five-star recruit and the top ranked prospect of the incoming college football class, choosing to play for Ohio State.

2024: Freshman Year Achievements

In 2024, as a freshman, Jeremiah Smith broke the FBS freshman receiving record and played a key role in Ohio State's national championship win.

January 1, 2025: Rose Bowl MVP

On January 1, 2025, Jeremiah Smith had an MVP performance at the 2025 Rose Bowl against the Oregon Ducks, with 7 catches for 187 yards and 2 touchdowns.