Announcing the news, Ohio State wrote, “Coming in at 𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝗻𝗲 on @BruceFeldmanCFB 2025 Freak List, @Jermiah_Smith1 😈”, on X. Besides this, Smith has also earned preseason nods on the Maxwell Award watchlist and first-team All-American honors after a record-breaking freshman campaign.

Ohio State may have knocked off Texas in the College Football Playoff semifinals en route to a national title back in January, but that night left a sour taste in Jeremiah Smith's mouth. The breakout freshman receiver -- nearly unstoppable all season -- was held to just one catch for three yards against the Longhorns,