Ohio State Five-Star Plus+ WR commit Jeremiah Smith visits Florida State
Tallahassee is a recruiting hotbed this weekend as Florida State takes on Miami in a crucial Sunshine State clash.
A bevy of high-profile prospects are set to be in attendance at Doak Campbell Stadium, but none are bigger than Hollywood (Fla.) Chaminade-Madonna Five-Star Plus+ wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. The No. 1 overall prospect in the 2024 cycle and current Ohio State commit arrived before kickoff on Saturday afternoon.
It’s the latest trip on a string of visits away from Columbus for the 6-foot-3, 200-pounder. He was in Gainesville to visit Florida last weekend and has also been in Coral Gables to visit Miami this season. The Seminoles have not slowed down in their recruitment of Smith and are hoping to make an in-person splash with the elite wideout this weekend.
Last week on The Inside Scoop, FSU insider Michael Langston detailed just how important this November visit will be for the Seminoles as they try and pull off what would be the biggest flip of the 2024 cycle.
“It’s vital,” Langston said. “He’s already said Mike Norvell’s probably the best coach he’s seen all year, which is kind of interesting, considering he’s committed to Ohio State. I think it’s pivotal just to show the ways they use him, he’s already called Keon Coleman the best receiver in the country. Seeing Keon put on a show and certainly just that receiver group, I think a big deal.”
“Certainly it’s pivotal for FSU to make a a big splash — I still think they’re the team that if there’s a flip, it’s going to be to FSU, in my opinion.”
Smith has an On3 NIL Valuation of $484K. The On3 NIL Valuation is the industry’s leading index that sets high school and college athletes’ projected annual value (PAV). The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.
Jeremiah Smith Scouting Summary
“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.”