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Ohio State football preseason recognition

Overview

Ohio State football is receiving significant attention from professional scouts and preseason award committees ahead of the 2026 season. During fall training camp, NFL talent evaluators, including representatives from the Dallas Cowboys, observed the roster, with one scout noting the team appears “bigger, faster, and potentially better than the previous year.”

Individual players have earned multiple preseason accolades. On3 initially named wide receiver Jeremiah Smith to its first-team All-America roster, alongside offensive linemen Luke Montgomery and Austin Siereveld. Subsequently, ESPN named both Smith and quarterback Julian Sayin to its preseason All-America first team. Smith enters the season following a record-breaking start, while Sayin holds several program records, including a Big Ten-leading completion rate.

Smith’s performance has drawn high-profile praise; Pro Football Hall of Famer Cris Carter has predicted Smith’s future Hall of Fame potential, comparing him to legends such as Calvin Johnson and Julio Jones. Carter is currently working with Smith to enhance his yards after catch ability.

As the 2027 NFL draft cycle begins to take shape, Smith remains a central figure in prospect discussions. He is consistently positioned as a premier overall prospect due to his size, speed, and production. Recent scouting evaluations have compared his potential to wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase. While the 2027 class is noted for its competitive quarterback group, including Arch Manning and Dante Moore, Smith continues to be highlighted as a top-tier talent.

Entities

Jeremiah Smith · Arch Manning · Ohio State · On3 · ESPN

Timeline

  1. 9 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Arch Manning and Jeremiah Smith lead 2027 NFL Draft prospects

    Early 2027 NFL Draft projections highlight a talent-rich class led by quarterbacks Arch Manning and Dante Moore, alongside top wide receiver prospect Jeremiah Smith.

  2. 12 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Jeremiah Smith leads early 2027 NFL draft prospect rankings

    Early 2027 NFL draft projections name Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith as the top prospect, alongside quarterbacks Arch Manning and Dante Moore.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Jeremiah Smith and Julian Sayin named ESPN Preseason All-Americans

    Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and quarterback Julian Sayin have been named ESPN Preseason All-Americans for the 2026 season.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Ohio State football attracts NFL scouts and preseason honors

    Ohio State football is attracting heavy NFL scouting interest and preseason All-America honors, with Jeremiah Smith leading several players in receiving national recognition.

Sources

brasilemfolhas.com · dynastynerds.com · essentiallysports.com · fantasyfootballanalytics.net · itsgame7.com · ohiostatebuckeyes.com · si.com

This summary has been updated 2 times: see revision history