Ohio State superstar Jeremiah Smith is the best player in college football, and one player this spring reminded him of himself.
Ohio State's superstar Jeremiah Smith doesn't speak much so when he does, he has something important to say.
On Wednesday at Big Ten Media Days, Smith had the microphone, and everyone listened. He answered all sorts of questions about his health, his final year in college football, his firmness as a Buckeye, and so much more.
While all of that is interesting and important, the one that caught most people's attention was what he had to say about his freshman teammate, Brock Boyd.
Boyd comes to Ohio State as a three-star recruit for some reason that nobody knows. He is every bit the part of a great wide receiver, and while turning everyone's heads, he caught the attention of Smith.
On Wednesday, Smith said, "He was out there just making plays, diving for the ball, two defenders on him, doing a lot of crazy stuff. It reminded me of myself when I first got here in the spring, just out there making plays and having fun. He's going to play a lot this year.”
Yeah, that's the good stuff.
Boyd has already earned the respect of not just some of his teammates, but all of them. If Jeremiah is saying stuff like that, then he is good, and he is going to be an important part of this Buckeyes' team.
The last part of that quote is significant as well.
There is a major question mark in the Ohio State wide receiver room behind Smith. There is going to be a major competition happening between five guys for three consistent playing spots.
It is a competition between Brandon Inniss, Devin McCuin, Kyle Parker, Boyd, and Chris Henry Jr. There are arguments to be made that any one of that group could take over the lead position. There is also something to be considered if they all flop during camp. Then, we have bigger problems.
From the sounds of it, Boyd is absolutely in consideration. If he can prove that he has the route-running and catching ability, that is the first thing that he needs to do.
Then, from there, he needs to prove how tough he is on the field. Is he afraid to go across the middle? Can he take hits? Does he have any fear at all? If he checks all of those boxes, then don't be surprised if he is lining up directly next to Smith on Saturday afternoons.
