Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith named Maxwell High School Player of the Year
COLUMBUS — Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith already has a pretty impressive resume and award shelf for only being a freshman.
The 2024 signee added another trophy to the shelf Monday when he was named the Maxwell High School Player of the Year.
Smith, a 6-foot-3, 215-pound wide receiver, was one of the most prolific high school recruits that we’ve seen in some time. In his three years at Chaminade-Madonna Prep, Smith totaled 3,043 receiving yards, 45 receiving touchdowns and 179 receptions. Tack on an additional rushing touchdown and you’ve got yourself an impressive player.
Smith ended as the top-rated prospect both by On3 and the On3 Industry Rankings for the 2024 cycle. That of course means he was the top-rated wide receiver and the top-rated Florida prospect. He committed to Ohio State on Dec. 14, 2022 and though he made numerous visits elsewhere, he never wavered in his commitment to Ryan Day and Brian Hartline.
The latest five-star wide receiver for Ohio State signed his letter of intent on Dec. 20 and enrolled in January. Smith is two practices through the Buckeyes’ 15 spring ball sessions.
As a recruit
On3 Scouting Report via Director of Scouting and Rankings, Charles Power.
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.
