“Is Ohio State’s Football Star the Next LeBron? Discover the Unreal Talent Set to Change the Game!”

In the ever-evolving world of college football, where talent is constantly emerging, the spotlight is shining brightly on one exceptional player: Jeremiah Smith. If you think the bearers of the “next big thing” identity are few and far between, think again—Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. is already making bold claims that Smith could very well be “the LeBron James of football.” High praise? Absolutely. But what if he’s onto something? After an electrifying freshman season where Smith recorded 76 receptions for 1,315 yards and an impressive 15 touchdowns, it’s hard not to stare in awe at the potential he brings to the field. With comparisons to legends like Randy Moss and Larry Fitzgerald circulating, the question isn’t just whether Smith has the talent to shatter records at Ohio State, but will he become the first wide receiver in 30 years to get picked No. 1 overall in the NFL Draft? Buckle up, folks, this journey is just getting started! To dive deeper into this unfolding narrative, LEARN MORE.

From Garrett Wilson to Chris Olave to Marvin Harrison Jr. and many others in-between, Ohio State has firmly established itself as one of the recruiters and developers of wide receiver talent in the NFL. 

But there’s one Buckeyes wideout that some believe could be “the Lebron James of football.” Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. certainly does. 

In a recent interview, Harrison spoke about rising sophomore Jeremiah Smith and the incredible talent he showed as a freshman in 2024. Harrison stated point blank that Smith could be “the Lebron James of football.”

“I think he is the LeBron James of football,” Harrison said. “He’s built differently than everyone else. Just athletically gifted, the mindset that he has. As a football player it’s really special to see the talent and who he is as a character. There is no limit for him…”

THE Lebron James of football?

That's what @MarvHarrisonJr thinks @Jermiah_Smith1 has the talent to be … and oh yeah, he's got some advice for the sensational soon-to-be-sophomore as well pic.twitter.com/iiacrzUq3B

— ThePodcast (@ThePodcast_OSU) March 27, 2025

Smith showed unparalleled talent as a freshman in 2024, recording 76 receptions for 1,315 yards and 15 touchdowns in 16 games. He was fast too, averaging 17.3 yards per catch.

Not even Buckeyes legends like Garrett Wilson or Michael Thomas were able to average that during their careers.

Smith was so dominant that many have asserted that he would be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft if he had been able to forego his eligibility.

Nevertheless, the sky is clearly the limit on what Smith can achieve in college. He’s well within striking distance of many of Ohio State’s all-time records for receiving and has two more years to try and break them.

One thing is for sure: Some team in the 2027 NFL Draft is primed to get a talent we probably haven’t seen since Randy Moss or Larry Fitzgerald.

Will Jeremiah Smith be the first wide receiver to go No. 1 overall in a draft in 30 years?

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