Man, you gotta see what went down today in college football. Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith, the guy everyone’s been whispering about as the most talented prospect for the 2027 NFL draft, absolutely went off today against Illinois. We’re talking less than twelve minutes into the *first quarter*, and Smith already snagged four catches for a mind-blowing 123 yards and two touchdowns. Two scores! That’s how you make a statement.
Smith Came Out Scorching Hot
Seriously, the Buckeyes were up 14-0, and Smith was practically doing it all himself. Their very first possession? Boom, a seven-yard Smith touchdown. The second possession? You guessed it, another Smith touchdown, this one a massive 72-yarder. He’s not just getting open, he’s taking it to the house. It’s early season stuff, but this kind of performance is what scouts dream about. He looks different out there.
Those +900 Odds Won’t Last Long
Everyone knows the first overall pick usually goes to a quarterback, right? But the chatter around Smith is real. He’s got a legitimate shot at going first overall next year, especially if some team already has their young QB locked down. Right now, his odds to go first overall are sitting at +900. Think about that for a second. He’s ranked fifth, behind a lineup of quarterbacks like Texas’ Arch Manning, Oregon’s Dante Moore, Notre Dame’s C.J. Carr, and Miami’s Darian Mensah. But after today? Those odds gotta be shifting. He’s making a compelling case for himself.
Ohio State Keeps Sending ‘Em to the League
And let’s be real, Ohio State is a certified wide receiver factory. It’s insane. In the last five NFL drafts, they’ve sent *six* first-round wide receivers to the pros. We’re talking about guys like Carnell Tate, Emeka Egbuka, Marvin Harrison Jr., and our very own **Jaxon Smith-Njigba**. Seeing Smith do this kinda thing, it just reminds you of the elite talent that comes out of that program. JSN is tearing it up for our Hawks, and Smith looks like the next in line.
What a start to his day, and honestly, to his draft season. Jeremiah Smith is putting on a show, and you can bet every single scout in the league is circling his name right now. We’ll be watching closely to see what this kid does next because if he keeps this up, the 2027 NFL Draft is going to be all about him.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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