Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith Announces NIL Development on Wednesday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Max Escarpio | Last updated Oct 22, 2025 12:39 PM ET

The Ohio State Buckeyes are undefeated through their first seven games.

Coming off a season in which they won the College Football Playoff National Championship, the Buckeyes have no plans to let up.

So far, Ohio State has wins over the Texas Longhorns, Grambling Tigers, Ohio Bobcats, Washington Huskies, Minnesota Golden Gophers, Illinois Fighting Illini and Wisconsin Badgers.

In five of the wins, sophomore Jeremiah Smith was the team's leading receiver. He's up to 49 catches for 602 yards and seven touchdowns.

Smith is undoubtedly the best receiver in college football, and many have said he could play in the NFL right now with his size and talent.

Smith has signed plenty of Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deals off the field with brands such as KeyBank, 7-Eleven, American Eagle Outfitters, Adidas, Epic Games, Red Bull and more.

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith celebrates a touchdown.© Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

His deal with Red Bull began in September 2024. Now, the energy drink brand has big plans coming up.

In December, Red Bull is releasing a commemorative can with Smith on it.

Red Bull had NFL legend Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson surprise Smith with the news, and Smith was part of the announcement through a shared social media post.

"Special delivery from one goat to the next ," Red Bull posted. "Jeremiah Smith Limited Edition Red Bull Energy Drink is available now exclusively in Ohio through December while supplies last "