Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith Draws Julio Jones Comparison From Nick Saban

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith has been attracting significant attention due to his remarkable performance in 2026 so far. During the team's victory over Illinois, Smith showcased his talent by catching 12 passes for 217 yards and scoring four touchdowns. As of now, he has accumulated 617 receiving yards and seven touchdowns in the first four games of the season.

Renowned college football coach Nick Saban, who has praised Smith, has even drawn a comparison between Smith and former Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Julio Jones. Saban stated on the Rich Eisen Show, "That guy is big and strong. I thought Julio Jones was kind of one of a kind back in the day when we had him, but this guy reminds me of him in a lot of ways.

He's going to have a fantastic career — he's had a fantastic career as a college player." Smith set the Big Ten record with 1,315 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns as a freshman while recording another 1,243 yards and 12 touchdowns last season. Smith and Ohio State will face off against the No. 14 ranked Iowa Hawkeyes in their next game.