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Jeremiah Smith confirms he turned down $10 million NIL deal

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 1:46 PM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Jeremiah Smith confirms he turned down $10 million NIL deal
Summary

At the Big Ten Media Day on July 29, Jeremiah Smith stated he turned down a $10 million NIL offer to remain at Ohio State. He confirmed that although he could have earned this amount by transferring, he was always committed to the Buckeyes, stating, "that's not how I operate." Smith finished sixth in the Heisman Trophy voting last year and has been the focus of attention following OSU's recent playoff loss to Miami.

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Status Watch
  • •Jeremiah Smith participated in Big Ten Media Day on July 29.
  • •He claimed to have turned down a $10 million NIL deal to transfer.
  • •Smith did not disclose details of the potential offer.
  • •He remains committed to Ohio State after last year’s playoff defeat to Miami.
  • •Smith had over 1,243 receiving yards last season.
Latest Updates
  • 1:46 PMYahoo Sports — Jeremiah Smith Stayed at Ohio State Despite $10 Million Offer
  • 10:44 PMYahoo Sports — Is it true Jeremiah Smith turned down $10M to stay at Ohio State?
What they're saying
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In April, Jeremiah Smith suggested he could have earned an easy $10 million if he transferred from OSU. But was there an actual offer on the table?

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Jeremiah Smith says he turned down a massive transfer offer to stay at Ohio State, choosing championships and legacy over money.

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