‘Best Receiver in CFB History’: The Three Words Urban Meyer Said That Tell You Everything About Jeremiah Smith

Jeremiah Smith just absolutely smashed the Ohio State career receiving yards record in Saturday’s 59-3 blowout win against Kent State, and then Urban Meyer dropped a bombshell, declaring Smith the best wide receiver ever to play college football. Yeah, you read that right. EVER.

Shattering Records and Lofty Praise

Smith’s performance was electric, capping off a game where the Buckeyes just ran away with it, 59-3. This dude didn’t just win, he wrote his name all over the Ohio State record books, blowing past Michael Jenkins’ previous mark of 2,898 career receiving yards. Smith now sits at a ridiculous 2,958 yards, all in just three seasons with the Buckeyes. That’s insane production! And Urban Meyer, who knows a thing or two about coaching at Ohio State, didn’t hold back on the Triple Option podcast. He flat-out said, “To say you’re the best receiver in Ohio State history, I’m biased about this, but then he probably is the best receiver in college football history.” When Meyer talks like that, you gotta pay attention. That’s not just hype, that’s a legacy declaration right there.

WRU Tradition and NFL Draft Hype

Ohio State has been a factory for superstar pass-catchers, earning that “Wide Receiver U” nickname for a reason. They’ve consistently cranked out impact players for the NFL, and Smith has been on everyone’s radar to continue that tradition. Breaking a record like this, especially the career receiving yards record, just solidifies his case. Everyone is already penciling him in as the 2027 No. 1 NFL draft pick, and honestly, who’s going to argue? While breaking Corey Davis’ NCAA record of 5,285 career receiving yards is a huge ask, Smith’s dominance is undeniable. He’s on a whole different level, and he’s showing it every single week as the Buckeyes chase a national championship.

What’s next for Smith and the Buckeyes? They’re back in action on Saturday for a huge Big Ten matchup against Illinois. Both teams are sitting at 2-1, so this one’s gonna be a battle. You can bet Smith will be looking to add even more yards to that record and keep pushing Ohio State towards that national title. This guy is a must-watch talent, pure and simple.

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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.