Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba comments on Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith, praising his talent and place among elite Buckeyes receivers. In interviews discussing the next wave of Ohio State playmakers, Smith-Njigba describes Smith as having a standout impact.
Different outlets frame the remarks in slightly different ways. CBS Sports reports that Smith-Njigba likens Jeremiah Smith to “the LeBron James” of all-time Ohio State receivers. Newsweek similarly emphasizes his high praise, describing the comparison to a legendary sports figure. Yahoo Sports, by contrast, presents Smith-Njigba as stepping away from the “LeBron James” framing, suggesting that Jeremiah Smith has carved out his own distinction beyond past receiver comparisons.
Across coverage, the common thread is Smith-Njigba’s strong endorsement of Jeremiah Smith’s performance and his belief that Smith represents a new standard in the Buckeyes’ receiver lineage, which includes past NFL-caliber players mentioned by reporters.
