Jeremiah Smith is making an insane amount of cash with the Ohio State Buckeyes this season as a true sophomore
The Ohio State Buckeyes spent heavily to assemble last year’s national championship team, with most of that money going toward retaining their own players. In today’s era of college football and NIL, the pay-for-play model means you either pay your players or risk losing them to someone else. Landing a top recruiting class also requires […]
The Ohio State Buckeyes spent heavily to assemble last year’s national championship team, with most of that money going toward retaining their own players. In today’s era of college football and NIL, the pay-for-play model means you either pay your players or risk losing them to someone else. Landing a top recruiting class also requires investing large sums into incoming freshmen—that’s just the reality of the game.
Ohio State secured Jeremiah Smith, the No. 1 recruit in the class of 2025. At the time, the Buckeyes took care of him with a strong NIL package, though programs like Miami were reportedly willing to pay even more. Development under Brian Hartline made the difference, and Smith’s decision already looks like a great one. He topped 1,300 receiving yards as a true freshman, and the star sophomore is off to another strong start this season—with Ohio State continuing to take care of him financially.
Reported dollar amount Jeremiah Smith will make this season with Ohio State is staggering
“Already viewed as the No. 1 prospect in the 2027 NFL Draft, Ohio State stepped up this offseason. He’s making between $4 to $5 million this season, sources tell On3. He is believed to be one of the highest-paid players in the sport.” — Pete Nakos, On3
Ohio State will need to keep Smith for three seasons, and his price tag will only grow each year. The Buckeye wideout is already a Heisman contender and could be a top-three draft pick in 2027. The offense runs largely through the 6-foot-3 receiver, and his impact on the program is undeniable. Ohio State is once again committing massive resources to this year’s roster—well beyond the $20 million reported for last year’s group—with Smith being one of the biggest investments.
College athletes at the top of their sport command huge paydays, and Smith is the best wide receiver in the country—by a wide margin. The word “generational” is often overused, but in his case, it fits. Fortunately for Ohio State fans, they still have nearly two full seasons left to watch him in Columbus.
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