Jeremiah Smith is a college football player who plays as a wide receiver for the Ohio State Buckeyes, as of September 2025. Smith was the top-ranked talent in the entering 2024 college football class and was classified as a five-star recruit. Despite offers from Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Miami, and USC, Smith decided to play for Ohio State.
Smith recorded six touches for 102 yards and two touchdowns in a victory over Michigan State, earning him the title of Big Ten Conference Freshman of the Week. His 2025 Rose Bowl MVP performance against the Oregon Ducks on January 1, 2025, included seven receptions for 187 yards and two receiving touchdowns.
Jeremiah Smith's 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.
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