Jeremiah Smith Draws Praise From NFL Receiver Legends

Jeremiah Smith Draws Praise From NFL Receiver Legends

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Jeremiah Smith Draws Elite Comparisons as Ohio State’s Young Receivers Build Momentum

Larry Fitzgerald praised Jeremiah Smith’s athleticism, comparing it to Randy Moss and Calvin Johnson. Fitzgerald said Smith has earned the right to be mentioned alongside accomplished receivers such as Moss, Michael Crabtree and Johnson based on what he has done over his first three years.

Jackson Smith and Jigba also highlighted Smith’s continued development. He described him as bigger, faster and stronger while noting that his route running has improved. Beyond his physical ability, Smith’s commitment to developing as a receiver has made an impression.

The remarkable part of the conversation is that Smith is not being compared to just one receiver. His size, catching ability and route running are being measured against the best attributes of several great players. With praise coming from Fitzgerald and one of the NFL’s top receivers, the expectation is that more high-profile players will continue placing Smith in the conversation among the best college receivers.

The discussion then ...