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Smith's Dream: Alabama or Bust?
30 Jul
Summary
- Jeremiah Smith dreamed of playing for Alabama under Nick Saban.
- He committed to Ohio State in December 2022.
- Smith plans to enter the 2027 NFL Draft.

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith recently shared that his lifelong aspiration was to play for the Alabama Crimson Tide during Nick Saban's tenure. Smith admitted that Alabama never recruited him, but he consistently admired the program, influenced by successful South Florida players like Amari Cooper and Jerry Jeudy who played for the team. He committed to Ohio State in December 2022, potentially feeling he committed too early for Alabama to pursue him.
Smith is now setting his sights on significant achievements with the Buckeyes. He aims to secure another national championship and is a strong contender for the Heisman Trophy in the upcoming campaign. Considered the top wide receiver eligible for the 2027 NFL Draft, Smith has accumulated 2,558 receiving yards and 27 touchdowns in 29 career games. He plans to enter the NFL Draft in 2027, following a successful college career at Ohio State.