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NFL·ANALYSIS·October 15, 2026 12:46 PM ET

Nate Burleson projects Jeremiah Smith as a future NFL great at wide receiver

Ohio State record holder draws No. 1 pick projections.

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What happened: Speaking on Yahoo Sports Daily, Nate Burleson said Jeremiah Smith can join the ranks of all-time great NFL wideouts if he carries his collegiate consistency into the pros. Burleson added that Smith faces no ceiling at the next level.

Why it matters: The endorsement builds on mounting NFL praise for the wideout who broke Ohio State's career receiving touchdown record earlier this month. Terry McLaurin and Nate Tice have both cited Smith as a No. 1 overall draft pick talent, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba compared his trajectory to LeBron James.

What to watch: Evaluators will continue tracking Smith's collegiate workload at Ohio State after concerns surfaced over the offense's heavy reliance on him ahead of the postseason.

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