Jeremiah Smith purchases grandmother's house as first significant buy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 2:26 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith has revealed that his first major purchase was buying his grandmother's house. The 19-year-old, who has accumulated impressive stats over his first two seasons, expressed gratitude for the financial opportunities provided by the NIL era in college football. Smith, projected as a top prospect for the 2027 NFL Draft, also recently earned the title of Preseason Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year. His achievements come as Ohio State aims for another Big Ten title this season under head coach Ryan Day, with high expectations surrounding the team and Smith's performance.
- •Smith has 163 receptions for 2,558 yards and 27 touchdowns at Ohio State.
- •He has an NIL valuation of $5 million, one of the highest in college sports.
- •Named Preseason Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year for the upcoming season.
- •Ohio State is favored to win the Big Ten Conference this year.
- 2:26 PMYahoo Sports — Jeremiah Smith reveals he bought his grandmother’s house as his first ‘big purchase’
"Heading into the 2026 college football season, Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith has positioned himself as one of the biggest superstars in the sport. Across his first two seasons in Columbus, Smith has hauled in 163 receptions for 2,558 yards and 27 touchdowns. Thanks to these incredible numbers, the Miami Gardens, Fla. native has […]
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