Jeremiah Smith from Ohio State isn’t just a wide receiver, he is a flat-out force of nature, and he’s landed himself the number one spot on the latest NFL Draft big board 2.0. As the league heads into its midseason mark and college football hits the home stretch, this draft class is shaping up to be wild, with Smith leading the charge as a true game-changer.
Jeremiah Smith Is the Next Julio Jones, Seriously
Smith has been absurdly productive at every level, a standout player with strength, explosiveness, and an excellent build that lets him bounce off tackles and chew up yards after the catch. His power makes him a nightmare on inbreakers, building speed and getting downhill fast, while his burst out of breaks makes him lethal coming out of routes. This guy is a gravity-shifter, a total math-changer for both offenses and defenses. Honestly, comparing anyone to Julio Jones is high praise, but here we are with Smith. The floor? At worst, you are looking at a Josh Gordon-like player. Right behind Smith at number two is Leonard Moore, a cornerback out of Notre Dame. This kid is a long athlete with incredible range and an advanced feel for the position, constantly affecting throws with his length and body positioning. He’s got the speed to run with the fastest wideouts and the hand-eye coordination to consistently make plays, something he showed immediately as a true freshman. Moore shines when shadowing top receivers and remains an impact player even in the slot. The scout says he has a chance to be one of the best cornerback prospects they’ve ever studied. Rounding out the top three is Dylan Stewart, an edge rusher from South Carolina. Stewart is a long, lean athlete with incredible agility and Gumby-like bend that lets him move around blocks like few others. He needs to refine his hand usage, but he flashes violent stabs and slaps and has a wingspan like a pterodactyl. His get-off and twitchiness make him dangerous off the edge or on games, whether he’s penetrating or looping. He’s exactly what teams want at the position.
The Unlikely QB Who’s Shaking Up the Top 10
Coming in at number four is Jordan Seaton, an offensive tackle from LSU. This guy is an easy mover with length and serious pop in his hands, allowing him to latch on and dominate defenders in the run game. While his hand placement still needs some work, Seaton has shown real improvement in his polish, eye awareness, and overall technique, especially in pass protection. He has the twitch and size to be a blindside protector in the pros, no doubt. But the real curveball in this top five, and a shocker for anyone tracking college football, is Drew Mestemaker, the quarterback from Oklahoma State, sitting at number five. What’s wild is Mestemaker has a serious lack of starting experience, having been a backup in high school and then a walk-on at North Texas. Despite not having the usual snaps or pedigree of highly touted QBs, the guy just seems to know how to play. He’s got a good arm that can access every part of the field, and get this: he is currently ranked *ahead* of Arch Manning. Manning is still in the top 10, but the big board has Mestemaker trailing him.
This college football season has been wild, and these draft rankings are only going to get crazier as we head into the home stretch. Who’s gonna keep rising, and who’s gonna fall? You know we’ll be watching every single snap, every game, right up until draft day to see how this all shakes out.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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