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Ohio State WR commit, No. 1 prospect Jeremiah Smith scores 3 first-half TDs

Collin-headshotby: Collin Ginnan11/04/23
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Another week, another absurd stat line for the top prospect in the 2024 cycle.

Hollywood (Fla.) Chaminade-Madonna Prep Ohio State wide receiver commit and 2024 No. 1 recruit Jeremiah Smith put on another show Friday night as Chaminade-Madonna jumped out to a 44-0 lead at halftime.

A major reason for that lead was Smith, who recorded three touchdowns in the first half.

Smith committed to Ohio State last December and plans to enroll in Columbus this winter.

“I want to show them that I’m coming to Ohio State to be one of the best receivers to ever come through Ohio State,” Smith told an ESPN broadcast in August. “And I’m coming. In January, I definitely will be there. I’m coming to work, definitely. Go Bucks.”

But the star receiver continues to take visits to schools around the state of Florida in addition to the Buckeyes. He is set to visit Florida on Saturday as the Gators host Arkansas.

On the latest edition of The Inside Scoop, Florida recruiting insider Corey Bender joined On3’s Josh Newberg to talk the Gators’ chances for the coveted wideout. Ohio State doesn’t appear to be close to losing Smith’s commitment, but UF can try and make a move this weekend.

“I still think Florida has some room to make up, obviously,” Bender said. I think any school you could say has a ton of room to make up, I think it’s going to be very difficult to change his mind, ultimately.”

Jeremiah Smith Scouting Summary

On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings Charles Power writes this about Smith as a prospect:

“One of the more talented and well-rounded receiver prospects in recent cycles. The highest-rated wide receiver prospect from Florida in well over a decade. A big, skilled receiver with fluidity and savvy for the position. Measured in at 6-foot-3 and around 200 pounds with a 32.5-inch arm prior to his senior season. Had a breakout junior season, catching 58 passes for 1,073 yards and 20 touchdowns while leading Chaminade-Madonna to a state title. A very polished route-runner at this stage with rare ability to change directions at his size. Smooth mover with technical refinement that allows for separation. Regularly stacks cornerbacks off the line. Pairs his route-running ability with advanced ball skills. Has strong hands and comes down with catches in traffic.

“A high-level ball tracker with the ability to locate the football over his shoulder. Capable of making fantastic one-handed grabs. Also flashes ability after the catch. Has the size to run through contact and a long stride to pull away in the open field. Also a strong track athlete winning state titles in the 110-meter and 400-meter hurdles as a junior. An extremely well-rounded prospect with a high floor and ceiling. Looks like a prototypical X wide receiver prospect with considerable traits and skills that point to an upside as a high draft pick.”