Jeremiah Smith Named Preseason Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year
Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith has been named the preseason Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year according to cleveland.com's annual preseason poll, joining Braxton Miller in exclusive company.
Cleveland Akron, OH, July 27, 2026 —
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith has been recognized as the preseason Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year, according to the results of cleveland.com’s annual preseason poll.
This preseason accolade places Smith in a notable group of past recipients, aligning him with former Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller, who also achieved this distinction.
The poll, conducted by cleveland.com, surveys media members to predict the upcoming football season’s top performers in the Big Ten Conference.
Smith’s selection highlights the high expectations surrounding his performance for the upcoming season. As a wide receiver, his contributions are crucial to the Buckeyes’ offensive strategy.
Further details regarding the specific voting breakdown or other players recognized in the poll were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Stephen Means on www.cleveland.com, see more information here.
