History of Jeremiah Smith (American football) in Timeline

Jeremiah Smith is a highly touted American college football wide receiver for the Ohio State Buckeyes. As the top-ranked recruit of the 2024 class and the highest-rated wide receiver in high school recruiting history, expectations are exceptionally high. During his freshman season in 2024, Smith broke the FBS freshman receiving record and played a key role in Ohio State's national championship victory, solidifying his status as a rising star in college football.

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2000: Modern Recruiting Era

The modern recruiting era started in 2000. Jeremiah Smith became the highest ranked wide receiver recruit, surpassing Dorial Green-Beckham and Julio Jones.

November 29, 2005: Birth of Jeremiah Smith

On November 29, 2005, Jeremiah Smith was born. He would later become a top-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: Awards and Honors

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 by NCAA unofficial selectors, USA Today, and ESPN.

2024: Top Recruit

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

2024: Freshman Year at Ohio State

In 2024, as a freshman, Jeremiah Smith broke the FBS freshman receiving record and helped Ohio State win the national championship.

January 1, 2025: MVP Performance in Rose Bowl

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