Jaxon Smith-Njigba compares Jeremiah Smith to LeBron James at Ohio State
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 1:14 AM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, the Seattle Seahawks receiver and former Ohio State standout, has praised Jeremiah Smith by comparing him to LeBron James among Buckeye wide receivers. On a podcast, Smith-Njigba noted Smith's ability to handle pressure and his impressive performance since joining the team. Smith is a junior wide receiver with significant achievements, including a national championship and unanimous All-American honors. He is considered a leading candidate for the Fred Biletnikoff Award and could be a top pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. His contributions to the program have been notable as he approaches the schools’ receiving records.
- •Jaxon Smith-Njigba compares Jeremiah Smith to LeBron James.
- •Smith has been crucial to Ohio State’s success.
- •He aims for the Fred Biletnikoff Award this season.
- •Smith is the school's all-time leader in receiving yards.
- •He could be a top pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
- 1:14 AMYahoo Sports — Jaxon Smith-Njigba declares Jeremiah Smith the LeBron James of Ohio State WRs
"Ohio State football is an incubator for star wide receivers. Regardless of who is manning the sidelines, the program just has a knack for discovering and developing upper-echelon pass-catchers. Few have garnered the attention that Jeremiah Smith has, however. Yes, Marvin Harrison Jr. was dubbed a prodigy fairly early on in his Buckeyes tenure, but […] The post Jaxon Smith-Njigba declares Jeremiah Smith the LeBron James of Ohio State WRs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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