Jeremiah Smith could own Ohio State’s top receiving records in 2026

By admin — In News — July 15, 2026

   ​Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith is well-positioned to finish the 2026 season atop several of the most prestigious receiving records in program history.Smith ended his sophomore season within the top 10 of the Buckeyes’ career receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns, and is within reasonable striking distance to top all three records.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAs a rising junior, Smith is eligible to forego his remaining college eligibility after the 2026 season for the 2027 NFL Draft.Smith has already broken multiple records with the Buckeyes, including the most receiving yards, receiving touchdowns and receptions by a freshman. Smith also currently holds the record for receptions per game at 5.6 through 29 games.See where Smith ranks among the all-time Ohio State receiving records below.Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) makes a one-handed catch in front of UCLA Bruins defensive back Andre Jordan Jr. (2) during the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Nov. 15, 2025.800Smith needs 341 receiving yards to break the record.Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) celebrates with Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (2) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of Saturday’s NCAA Division I football game against the Michigan Wolverines.800Smith needs 43 catches to break the record.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementOhio State Buckeyes wide receiver Chris Olave (17) reels in a pass for a touchdown while defended by Penn State Nittany Lions cornerback John Reid (29) during the first half of Saturday’s NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on November 23, 2019.800Smith needs nine touchdowns to break the record.This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Jeremiah Smith could own Ohio State’s top receiving records in 2026  

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