The top-ranked players in the Class of 2024 will finalize their college decisions Wednesday at CBS Sports headquarters, with five-star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith learning whether he will stick with Ohio State or choose another option. present. You can watch the announcement live. Video at the top of this page, via the CBS Sports app or connected devices (Roku, Amazon Fire, Apple TV). Smith’s decision is expected around 12:20 p.m. ET.
Smith is the first receiver to be ranked No. 1 overall in 247Sports’ recruiting rankings and has been committed to the Buckeyes since December 2022. But Florida State, Miami and Florida continue to pursue Smith and produce some players. The drama surrounding his Wednesday announcement. Smith excelled at Chaminade Madonna Prep in South Florida, giving in-state schools a natural geographic reason to pursue the 6-foot-3 star.
As a senior, Smith caught 88 passes for 1,376 yards and 19 touchdowns on a team that finished 14-0, demonstrating generational talent and making an immediate difference in college football. He has established himself as the type of player who can. Here are the details of his game from 247Sports Director of Scouting Andrew Ivins.
Given his unusual combination of size, speed, and hands, he would be an absolute force at the catch point and make defenses fit. Although he wasn’t always the biggest kid, he possesses a college-friendly frame at approximately 6-foot-3 and 195 pounds, and with large features, it’s likely he’ll gain even more weight in the coming years. There is a gender. He’s faster than Quick, but it doesn’t take long for him to get into top gear in pads, and he’s been one of the best players in recent cycles when it comes to stacking defensive backs and providing offensive power. He’s made a number of highlight-reel-worthy grabs over the years, including a nifty one-handed snag as a senior on ESPN2, and he used superb body control and impressive concentration to win the prize. I tend to decide on whatever gets me on track.
Smith is the cousin of Geno Smith, a former star quarterback at West Virginia and current signal caller for the Seattle Seahawks. He also excelled on the track at Chaminade Madonna Prep.