Reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year Jaxon Smith-Njigba came out swinging this week, telling Kyle Long and Russell Wilson on “Set, Hut!” that Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith is like the “LeBron James” of all-time Buckeyes. That’s a huge statement from one of our own, especially when you consider how many absolute studs have come out of Columbus.
JSN Drops a Truth Bomb on Buckeye WRs
You know Ohio State has a legendary line of wide receiver talent, right? Guys like Chris Olave, Cris Carter, and Garrett Wilson have all come through there. But even with that rich history, Jaxon Smith-Njigba said what we’ve all been thinking watching Smith this season. “We really haven’t seen a guy like Jeremiah Smith come out of Ohio State,” JSN told the crew. He didn’t just stop there, going straight for the GOAT comparison. “He’s like the LeBron James so to speak and the pressure’s on him, but he seems to respond to it week after week and handle it with class and maturity.” That’s high praise from a guy who just torched the league himself, snagging that OPOY title for the Emerald City. Our JSN knows elite talent when he sees it, and he’s practically giddy about what Smith’s gonna do next.
Jeremiah Smith’s Numbers Speak for Themselves
And honestly, the stats totally back up JSN’s wild comparison. Smith didn’t just walk into 2026 with Heisman hype, he’s actually blowing past those expectations through the first four games. This dude already holds the new school record for all-time receiving yards in just 33 games and is closing in fast on the all-time Big Ten record. He’s not just a stat machine though, the “eye test” confirms it: his movement, strength, speed, and route running are just unreal. He’s averaging a ridiculous 154.3 yards per game and leads the entire nation with seven touchdown catches. He even snagged four last week against Illinois, and get this: defenses know he’s the number one option and Julian Sayin’s favorite target, but they still can’t stop him. That’s the sign of a truly elite receiver right there.
JSN put it perfectly, saying, “I think any team that wants to go forward and build and create something special I definitely think he’s your guy to get. He’s been putting on for us. He likes to say we’re Wide Receiver U and I think he’s definitely gonna stamp that.” The NFL is already salivating over this kid, and you know our Offensive Player of the Year’s stamp of approval just cranked that hype up to 11. It’s gonna be wild to see where Smith ends up, and if JSN’s prediction holds up, we’re looking at a future game-changer.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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