Smith finished his freshman campaign with 76 catches, 1315 yards and 15 touchdowns. He also added a rushing score, so the Ohio State star is undoubtedly one of the best at his position after just one season.

Ohio State fights to keep star receiver Jeremiah Smith amid record-breaking NIL offers, highlighting the intense competition in college football's new era.

In his first season with the Ohio State Buckeyes, Jeremiah Smith has taken the college football world by storm. The freshman put up eye-popping numbers for the Buckeyes this season. He led the Big Ten with 14 receiving touchdowns and also amassed 1,226 receiving yards this season. Both of those marks are freshman records.