Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State commit and nation's No. 1 wide receiver, visiting Buckeyes this weekend

Chaminade-Madonna Prep (Florida) five-star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith is fresh off a visit to check out Florida State

Timing is everything.

Fresh off a neutral-site visit to watch Florida State's win over LSU, Chaminade-Madonna (Florida) five-star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith is headed back to Ohio State this weekend for a trip:

Back in The 🅾️ this weekend! pic.twitter.com/4ih2MK81my

— Jeremiah Smith (@Jermiah_Smith1) September 5, 2023

Smith, the nation's No. 2 overall prospect and No. 1 wide receiver, committed to the Buckeyes in December and has been pursued by college football's best programs since.

Still, the 6-foot-3, 198-pound pass-catcher has remained close to Ohio State and has never seemed to be truly wavering.

While that could change as the 2024 recruiting cycle gets closer to December's early signing period, Smith's weekend visit could go a long way in continuing to stabilize his decision.

Here's what 247Sports had to say about Smith, in part, as a prospect:

"One of the most talented wide receiver prospects to come out of South Florida in the modern recruiting era. The type of wideout that can beat a defense over the top one play and then box defenders out in the corner of the end zone the next. Has a knack for making high-level grabs look extremely routine, like plucking the football out of the air with one hand while in traffic. Initially was on the leaner side, but has filled out nicely over the past year or so and could eventually carry 215 pounds or more. A spirited route runner that uses his long stride to chew up turf before sinking his hips and getting in and out of his breaks. Extremely competitive at the catch point as he will simply overpower defensive backs in order to secure the prize. Highlight reel is full of deep shots (and for good reason), but has also shown that he can create chunk plays via quick screens and short drag routes." 

Overall, Ohio State's 2024 recruiting class is ranked No. 2 nationally and consists of four five-star prospects - Smith, New Haven (Indiana) wide receiver Mylan Graham, St. Ignatius (Illinois) defensive lineman Justin Scott and Buford (Georgia) edge Eddrick Houston.

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