Ohio State superstar wide receiver Jeremiah Smith is not just a superstar on the field; he is an absolute rock star in the name, image, and likeness (NIL) arena. With an NIL valuation of $4 million per year, few things are out of the young receiver's price range. That includes a pair of pants that he admitted to purchasing for $10,500. Yes, one pair of pants, $10,500.
The pants, which Chrome Hearts created, are an extremely exclusive clothing line that I had never heard of until now. I am not sure that I have owned anywhere near $10,500 worth of pants in my entire lifetime. Smith was seen selling the pants in a resale shop. After haggling with the owner over the video price, they agreed to a coin flip for $6,000 (if Smith won) and $4,000 (if the shop owner won). Smith won the coin flip and sold his pants for a $4,500 loss.
Ohio State star WR Jeremiah Smith won a coin flip selling his Chrome Hearts pants.
— The Silver Bulletin (@tSilverBulletin) June 21, 2025
Jeremiah got $6K for the originally $10.5K pair.
That NIL money is DIFFERENT pic.twitter.com/0E9TftdVfw
Many college football fans reacted in shock and disbelief that he owned a pair of pants that cost more than some used cars. Some cried for him to get a financial adviser, while others made fun of the "Tattoo-Gate" Buckeyes who got manhandled by the NCAA for receiving free tattoos.
If I had 100 million in the bank I wouldn’t pay even $1000 for a pair of jeans.
— Roger_TOSU in mourning (@paulrvIII) June 21, 2025
Jeremiah Smith paid $10.5K for a pair of JEANS?! pic.twitter.com/3NnghlmJdP
— Mr. RedDey (@UDCincyFan) June 22, 2025
Terrelle Pryor watching this: pic.twitter.com/meMd7Q4bfP
— College Sports Only ⚾️ (@CollegeSportsO) June 23, 2025
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