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Jeremiah Smith Flaunts $4.2 Million Lavish Lifestyle After Signing Recent NIL Deal

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Kevin Borba | Last updated Jul 3, 2025 5:22 PM ET

Regardless of position or age, many around college football would argue that Ohio State's true sophomore wide receiver, Jeremiah Smith, is the best player in the sport.

The former No. 1 overall recruit in the class of 2024 more than lived up to the billing, as he played a key role in the Buckeyes winning the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff.

He finished the season with 76 catches for 1,315 yards and 15 touchdowns, while averaging 17.3 yards per catch. He was also named a first-team All-American, Big Ten Freshman of the Year, Rose Bowl MVP and Big Ten Receiver of the Year.

His strong season also presumably led to him receiving a substantial amount of money in the NIL department. According to On3, Smith possesses an NIL Valuation of $4.2 million and has inked deals with brands such as Nintendo, Red Bull, Lululemon and most recently Adidas, which was announced on Wednesday.

After becoming a three-stripe athlete on Wednesday, Smith took to Instagram on Thursday to do a bit of flexing.

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Smith can be seen posing in front of a Lamborghini, while also flexing a watch that appears to have as many diamonds as stars in the sky.

While many around college football frequently say the real money is in the NFL, it does appear that being one of the best players in college football pays quite well in its own right.

Smith and the Buckeyes will begin their title defense in 2025 against the Texas Longhorns, who are set to head to Columbus for the Week 1 clash of the titans.

While he is more than ready for the NFL, Smith has at least two more years left in college, which is great news for Ohio State fans but not for defensive backs.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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