Star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith made waves as a freshman this season for the Ohio State Buckeyes as he earned All-American honors and helped his team win the national championship in the first year of the 12-team College Football Playoff.
Being arguably the best player at his position in America, Smith is being paid like it in NIL money.
How Much Are Jeremiah Smith’s NIL Deals Worth at Ohio State?
The 19-year-old phenom is getting paid handsomely while he balls out in Columbus for the Buckeyes. According to On3, the value of Smith’s NIL deals currently sits at $4.0 million.
The major companies that Smith has signed deals with so far have been Nintendo, Epic Games, and Red Bull. He also has partnered with clothing companies such as American Eagle Outfitters and Lululemon.
Is Jeremiah Smith the Highest-Paid Player in College Football?
In terms of players who have either not yet been drafted to the NFL or are still in college, Smith is among the highest paid out there.
Texas quarterback Arch Manning, despite not fully starting until likely the 2025 season, is earning $6.5 million in NIL money. As a senior, Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders earned over $5.0 million in NIL money this past season. The value of Alabama standout wide receiver Ryan Williams’ NIL deals currently stands at $2.7 million.
With Smith making what he is making off of deals, he is right in the thick of the race for being the highest-paid player in college football.
For Smith to rightfully earn that money, he had to truly back it up with his play.
The teenager did that and much more as he was named the Big Ten Receiver of the Year en route to helping the Bucks secure that aforementioned national title. Smith caught 76 passes for 1,315 yards and a whopping 15 touchdowns in 16 games played for head coach Ryan Day.
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Look for that NIL money to keep flowing for the future NFL WR. After all, he only just finished up his freshman season and can still improve his game, which should be a scary thought for every other team in the country.
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