Who are the parents of Jeremiah Smith?

Last Modified Jan 7, 2025 16:56 GMT
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Jeremiah Smith is a college football player who plays as a wide receiver for the Ohio State Buckeyes, as of 2024. Smith's football career kicked off at Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory School. His high school career was marked by remarkable performances, culminating in a senior season where he recorded 88 receptions for 1,376 yards and 19 touchdowns, leading his team to a perfect 14-0 record and the state championship. Smith received offers from Florida State, Miami, and Georgia. He ultimately chose Ohio State in December 2022, becoming the first wide receiver to be ranked as the No. 1 player overall in the 247Sports recruiting rankings. Smith enrolled at Ohio State in January 2024 and led the team with six receptions for 92 yards and two touchdowns in a decisive 52-6 victory against Akron on his debut.

His performance earned him recognition as the Big Ten Conference Freshman of the Week shortly after. His achievements have already earned him accolades such as the All-American Bowl Player of the Year. So far this season, Smith recorded 70 receptions for 1,224 yards and 14 touchdown receptions and set the single-season Big Ten record for most touchdown receptions by a true freshman.

Jeremiah Smith Parents

According to his official Ohio State Buckeyes roster, Lativia Newberry and Christopher Smith are the parents of Jeremiah Smith.

Who is the mother of Jeremiah Smith?

Lativia Newberry is the mother of Jeremiah Smith. According to Fox Sports, Lativia Newberry was a former track and field athlete in middle and high school.

Who is the father of Jeremiah Smith?

Jeremiah Smith is the son of Christopher Smith. According to the NY Times, he was raised in South Florida and owns a moving company and a commercial and residential cleaning business.

What is the nationality of Jeremiah Smith's parents?

Smith’s parents, Lativia Newberry and Christopher Smith are both residents of Florida, United States, and are American nationals. Jeremiah Smith was born in the United States of America and holds American citizenship.

FAQs on Jeremiah Smith

A. Jeremiah Smith is 19 years old as of January 2025.

A. Jeremiah Smith is 6 feet 3 inches tall.

A. Jeremiah Smith is from Miami Gardens, Florida.

A. Jeremiah Smith's NIL Deal is valued at $3.7M as per On3 website.

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