Robert Griffin III praises Jeremiah Smith's potential to surpass elite WRs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 1:31 PM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026

Robert Griffin III expressed high expectations for Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, suggesting he could have a better career than legends like Randy Moss, Julio Jones, and Jerry Rice. Smith, just 20 years old, has recorded 823 receiving yards on 44 receptions during his first five games with the Buckeyes, helping his team to a 4-1 record. Griffin highlighted Smith's exceptional skill set, noting his potential to become the greatest wide receiver of all time if he can maintain his health. Comparisons to Moss have already emerged, as Smith continues to break records at Ohio State, despite Moss's historical dominance in college football. Griffin's comments come as both analysts and fans are keenly observing Smith's development.
- •Robert Griffin III labels Jeremiah Smith as a potential all-time great WR.
- •Smith has 823 receiving yards and 44 receptions in five games.
- •Ohio State currently holds a 4-1 record this season.
- •Griffin compares Smith's potential to legends like Randy Moss and Julio Jones.
- •Smith broke records for receiving yards, receptions, and touchdowns at Ohio State.
- 1:31 PMYahoo Sports — Robert Griffin III believes Jeremiah Smith has the ‘potential’ to be better than Randy Moss and other legendary WRs
"Robert Griffin III has made a serious admission about Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, stating that he could have a better career than the legendary Randy Moss and a few other WRs. The 20-year-old has been sensational for the Buckeyes, recording 823 receiving yards on 44 receptions in just five games.
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