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Where does Ohio State star Jeremiah Smith go in expert’s 2027 mock draft?
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Ohio State football had the top wide receiver off the board in a strong wideout class in 2026, as Carnell Tate went off the board at No. 4 overall to the Tennessee Titans . However, many evaluators are already looking forward to the 2027 draft when Tate’s teammate Jeremiah Smith becomes available.
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Despite being an elite wideout over the last two seasons, Tate was never the No. 1 option for an Ohio State offense that won a national title in 2024 and was one of the best units in the nation last season. That honor would go to Smith, a physical specimen that is at the top of the scouting report for Ohio State’s opponents each and every week.
Ever since he stepped onto the field as a freshman, Smith was viewed as one of the top prospects in the 2027 NFL Draft, the first year he would be eligible to go pro. Now that the 2026 draft is behind us, evaluators are looking at exactly where he would stack up. The Athletic’s Dane Brugler has him going all the way at No. 2 overall, just behind Arch Manning , even in a quarterback-heavy class in his way-too-early mock .
It’s easy to see why teams will be enamored with Smith as a prospect. He is listed at 6-foot-3, 223 pounds and is a physical specimen, able to overpower his opponents with his sheer size and strength.
However, Smith is also a fluid mover with breakaway speed in the open field , so he doesn’t always need to rely on his frame and physicality. That combination has led many fans and evaluators to compare him to Julio Jones , which is obviously very lofty praise.
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Smith also has elite ball skills, and that combined with his size makes him a dominant force at the catch point. He is a true outside receiver who can win contested catch chances repeatedly, making him a home run prospect.
In two seasons playing college football, Smith has caught 163 balls for 2,558 yards and 27 touchdowns. Expect him to build on those numbers even more as a junior as he cements his case as the top dog in the 2027 class.
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