Ohio State’s $752,000 NIL-valued Jeremiah Smith makes exciting appearance in new campaign with sports brand

Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State's prized wide receiver and top recruit of the 2024 class, is stepping into the spotlight with a bang through a lucrative NIL endorsement deal. Boasting a NIL value of $752,000 (as per On3), Smith's partnership with Battle Sports is the first of its kind in the college football NIL arena.

In a recent social media campaign launched by Battle Sports, Smith shared insights into his journey to Ohio State and his aspirations for his college football career. The campaign includes a captivating video where Smith reflects on his roots and the influences that shaped him as a player.

“What makes me ‘me’? It’s not the fact I can jump high. It’s not the fact I can run fast. It’s not the highlights, but I do like the highlights. I been who I am before all that.

“My family made me. Miami Garden Ravens made me. Boy, those hills coach Rod Mack made us run — those made me. Chaminade made me. Coach Jones made me. My teammates, my squad. My love for the game made me. And I just gotta pay it forward. That’s JJ,” Smith said in the video.

Jeremiah Smith donates $5000 to high school alma mater amid growing NIL brand

Jeremiah Smith, the rising star of Ohio State football, is making headlines owing to his generosity. Despite being a freshman yet to play his first college game, Smith made a significant contribution off the field.

The Florida native donated $5,000 to his alma mater, Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory High School, a gesture underscoring his commitment to giving back to the community that supported his journey to success.

Beyond his philanthropy, Smith's burgeoning NIL deals have catapulted him into the spotlight. He's capitalizing on his name, image and likeness (NIL) deals from The Foundation and Ricart Automotive, the latter rewarding him with a Dodge Durango 392.

Ranked as the top freshman in EA Sports College Football 25 and with a substantial social media following of 188K, it's safe to say that the Ohio State WR is putting his financial fortunes to good use.