No Ohio State wide receiver has started their career the way Smith has. Plenty have flashed and even come on late to end up making impact plays in games as important as the Michigan game. But Smith — the kid who had Day ready to faint on Signing Day — didn’t need a buildup.

Jeremiah Smith broke Cris Carter's Ohio State freshman receiving touchdowns record with a 17-yard scoring snag in the second quarter against Purdue, giving him all three freshman records.

This spring, the Arizona Cardinals selected Harrison with the No. 4 pick, making him the highest-drafted receiver in Ohio State history. But Smith-Njigba says he believes Smith could ultimately go higher than any of them -- though he won't be eligible until the 2027 draft.

Jeremiah Smith passed Cris Carter's record for most touchdown receptions by an Ohio State freshman on Saturday when he notched his ninth receiving TD of the season.

Will Howard threw three touchdown passes and rushed for another score, Jeremiah Smith broke the Ohio State freshman receiving record with his ninth touchdown of the season and the No. 3 Buckeyes rolled over Purdue 45-0 on Saturday.

"I knew Jeremiah was going to be special from the first time I met him," Howard said. "He's just continued to get better and better."

It’s already been a season for the record books for Ohio State football wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. The freshman pass-catcher will likely be up for tons of awards. Smith has collected 39 receptions for 678 yards and eight touchdowns before Saturday’s 45-0 win against Purdue.