Overview
- Todd McShay’s latest podcast likened Smith to Calvin Johnson and said he could be the best wide receiver ever.
- ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. compared Smith to Julio Jones and called him an elite-type talent.
- Smith returns to Ohio State for a third season with quarterback Julian Sayin back to throw to him.
- Across two seasons he has 163 catches, 2,558 yards and 27 touchdowns, leading the Big Ten in receiving each year.
- Evaluators project him near the top of the 2027 NFL Draft, though a deep quarterback class could push passers ahead of him.