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NFL Can Wait: Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith Keeps Pro Talk at Bay While Chasing Buckeyes History
The preseason All-America receiver is chasing a national title, the Biletnikoff Trophy and the Heisman Trophy while leading Ohio State as a captain.
- On Saturday, top-ranked Ohio State opens its season hosting Ball State, with star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith entering his third year with the Buckeyes.
- Smith has transitioned into a key leadership role, earning team captain honors this year. Fellow captain Brandon Inniss noted, "It's great to see him out of his shell and leading this team."
- Recording 163 catches for 2,558 yards and 27 touchdowns, Smith enters the season as a preseason AP All-America selection. These totals rank third among receivers through their sophomore season since 2005.
- New coordinator Arthur Smith, formerly with the Pittsburgh Steelers, leads the offense alongside receivers coach Cortez Hankton, who joins from LSU.
- Smith targets the Biletnikoff Trophy and potentially the Heisman Trophy this season. "It's my obligation to go out for hopefully my last season and put on the show for Buckeye Nation," he said.
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The Morning JournalNFL can wait: Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith keeps pro talk at bay while chasing Buckeyes history
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jeremiah Smith is expected to be the first non-QB drafted and an impact superstar when he heads to the NFL next year. The only thing Smith worries about is the present and making sure he leaves as Ohio State’s all-time leading wide receiver. “I focus on what’s right now, and that’s...
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NFL can wait: Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith keeps pro talk at bay while chasing Buckeyes history
Jeremiah Smith is focused on making history at Ohio State before heading to the NFL. He wants to become the school's all-time leading wide receiver and win awards like the Biletnikoff Trophy and Heisman.
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