Ohio State WR commit Jeremiah Smith remains 5-star recruit in updated On300 rankings

On3 has updated its recruiting ranking for the 2024 class following the first month of the high school football season. Hollywood (Fla.) Chaminade-Madonna Prep five-star wide receiver and Ohio State commit Jeremiah Smith remains the No. 2 overall prospect and top receiver in the 2024 On300.

The latest edition of On3’s 2024 rankings features 19 five-star players, up from 15 in the previous update in April. Of those 19 prospects, 17 are already committed to college programs, with five-star wide receiver Micah Hudson and defensive lineman David Stone the latest to come off the board to Texas Tech and Oklahoma, respectively.

Smith committed to Ohio State in December of last year, choosing the Buckeyes over Miami, USC, Georgia, FSU, and Florida.

“What stood out to me the most was brotherhood and I could see it,” Smith told On3. “It was obvious from the start with the players, with the coaches, and how they ran practice. I knew that there was no place like it and it was special, and it was a great opportunity I couldn’t miss out on.”

Smith has continued to visit programs around the state of Florida, but recently reiterated his commitment to Ohio State and his plans to sign with the Buckeyes 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 ESPN’s broadcast at the end of August. “And I’m coming. In January, I definitely will be there. I’m coming to work, definitely. Go Bucks.”

Jeremiah Smith Scouting Summary

On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings Charles Power writes this about him 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.”