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Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith catches 4 passes for 123 yards and 2 TDs in first 12 minutes

Jeremiah Smith put on a dazzling display for Ohio State against Illinois, racking up four receptions for 123 yards and a pair of touchdowns during the opening twelve minutes of the contest. The early outburst propelled the Buckeyes to an early 14-0 advantage, fueled by a seven-yard scoring grab on the initial drive followed by a 72-yard touchdown catch on the next possession.

Observers are already debating his potential to become the top overall selection in the 2027 NFL draft, where his current betting line sits at +900 to go first. That draft position places him fifth overall behind a group of quarterbacks that includes Arch Manning, Dante Moore, C.J.

Carr, and Darian Mensah. This performance adds to Ohio State's remarkable track record of developing elite pass catchers, following a stretch of six first-round wide receiver selections over the preceding five drafts.

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