Former LSU coach reveals the one college receiver who could've played alongside Justin Jefferson and Ja'Marr Chase

The Ohio State Buckeyes covered the largest betting spread in program history against Grambling State, overwhelming their visitors within just a handful of plays in the first quarter. While it was a breakout performance for many young Buckeyes, wide receiver Jeremiah Smith was one of the established stars who jumped in the action with a few big plays. He led the game with 119 yards and two touchdowns on five receptions.

The 70-0 victory was a far cry from last week's 14-7 squeaker of a game against Texas. The Buckeyes found massive passing lanes repeatedly, which then led to a monstrous game on the ground. After the game, Grambling State head coach Mickey Joseph simply had to remark on Smith in particular.

Joseph, the former LSU receivers coach from 2017-2021, had Ja'Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson play for him. And Smith's talent would've earned him a spot with those two NFL stars.

Jeremiah Smith put on Ja'Marr Chase's and Justin Jefferson's level

Joseph has bounced around all levels of college football, but Grambling State is his first full-time head coaching job. With time spent at LSU and Nebraska, he's seen some major players in his program. He knows Smith isn't just your normal star, and that he's an all-time rare talent.

“He’s a dude. He could’ve played for me at LSU. He could’ve been in that lineup," Joseph said, referring to the tandem of Chase and Jefferson. In 2019, Chase and Jefferson combined for 195 receptions, 3,320 yards, and 38 touchdowns. Terrace Marshall Jr. was third in receiving yards (671) and touchdowns (13).

It's not a big statement that Smith would've been a better presence than Marshall, so this is a bit of a cold take.