Why Jeremiah Smith isn't getting drafted as superstar Ohio State WR

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>Football fans have a name on their mind: Jeremiah Smith.

>Ohio State's young superstar WR is a top NFL Draft prospect.

>He isn't getting drafted in 2026, though, and Google Trends show that plenty of fans are asking why.

>For a player to be eligible for the NFL Draft, he must be three years removed from high school.

>Smith has spent just two seasons in Columbus so far, so there's another year still to go.

>Barring a shocking shift, Smith will likely be the No. 1 WR in the 2027 NFL Draft class.

>He'll have to settle for one more season of starring for the Buckeyes. He and standout QB Julian Sayin will likely give defenses fits throughout the 2026 NCAA season.

>Next year about this time, Smith will likely be walking across the stage to hug the commissioner and begin his professional career as one of the most-hyped WRs in a long time.