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Jeremiah Smith Breaks Ohio State Career Receiving Record

Urban Meyer’s claim that Smith is the best college receiver has drawn statistical rebuttals and sharpened debate over how the milestone affects his 2027 NFL draft prospects.

Overview

  • Smith set Ohio State’s all-time receiving yards mark in a 59-3 win over Kent State, overtaking Michael Jenkins and putting him atop the program leaderboard.
  • Ohio State lists Smith’s career totals at 184 receptions, 2,958 receiving yards and 30 touchdown catches through three seasons with the Buckeyes.
  • On the Triple Option podcast, former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer called Smith “probably the best receiver in college football history,” a remark that was widely amplified by national media.
  • Statistical analysts pushed back, noting much larger career totals by players such as Corey Davis (5,285 yards) and arguing that raw career numbers and per-season averages do not support labeling Smith the all-time college best.
  • The record boosts Smith’s standing as a top 2027 NFL prospect and puts him on track to chase additional Ohio State marks while scouts weigh his physical traits and how his college production projects to the NFL.