Why Jeremiah Smith isn't getting drafted as superstar Ohio State WR

Football fans have a name on their mind: Jeremiah Smith.

Ohio State's young superstar WR is a top NFL Draft prospect.

He isn't getting drafted in 2026, though, and Google Trends show that plenty of fans are asking why.

So we have the answer right here.

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Why isn't Jeremiah Smith getting drafted?

Smith simply isn't eligible yet.

For a player to be eligible for the NFL Draft, he must be three years removed from high school.

Smith has spent just two seasons in Columbus so far, so there's another year still to go.

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Barring a shocking shift, Smith will likely be the No. 1 WR in the 2027 NFL Draft class.

He'll have to settle for one more season of starring for the Buckeyes. He and standout QB Julian Sayin will likely give defenses fits throughout the 2026 NCAA season.

Next year about this time, Smith will likely be walking across the stage to hug the commissioner and begin his professional career as one of the most-hyped WRs in a long time.

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