Just A Freshman,’ Jeremiah Smith Sure Not Acting Like It

Friday afternoon was the first time Ohio State freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith met with reporters since he arrived on campus in January, and if you didn’t know he was a freshman, you never would’ve suspected it.

But everybody does know he is a freshman because what he’s already doing isn’t typical of an 18-year old.

Smith was the No. 1 recruit in the nation and expectations have only grown since then. He was outstanding in the spring and continues to dazzle in fall camp. He lost his Black Stripe earlier than any freshman in OSU history. Was the first freshman to earn Iron Buckeye status in the weight room. And looks to be a day-one starter when Ohio State kicks off against Akron at the end of the month.

There haven’t been many Buckeye freshmen saddled with the kind of immediate expectations that Smith is currently burdened with. Andy Katzenmoyer and Orlando Pace could probably share some words of advice.

The good news for Jeremiah Smith (and Buckeye fans) is that he isn’t caught up in anything other than getting better every day. He also recognizes that he’s still a young guy, even if those on the outside have already dismissed that fact.

“Camp has been going very well for me right now,” Smith said on Friday. “I’m still learning, just a freshman.”