LeBron James Reacts to Jeremiah Smith Breaking Ohio State's Receiving Touchdown Record
The NBA star joined in celebrating the Ohio State wide receiver's record-setting moment, with former Buckeye Chris Olave also offering congratulations on social media.
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Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith's record-setting performance drew attention well beyond college football circles, after NBA star LeBron James reacted to the moment on social media.
Smith set a new mark for career receiving touchdowns at Ohio State, a program with a long history of standout wide receivers who have gone on to successful professional careers. The achievement prompted a wave of reactions online, including from James, whose comment added to the buzz surrounding the young receiver's rise.
Former Buckeyes weigh in
Chris Olave, a former Ohio State receiver now playing in the NFL, also congratulated Smith on social media following the record-breaking play. Olave himself built a reputation as one of the program's top receiving talents before being drafted into the league, making his public acknowledgment of Smith's milestone notable to Ohio State fans tracking the lineage of standout players at the position.
Smith has been considered one of the most talented young receivers in college football since arriving at Ohio State, and breaking the program's all-time record for receiving touchdowns adds to a growing list of accomplishments early in his collegiate career.
The attention from figures like James highlights how individual achievements in college football can resonate across sports, with athletes in other leagues taking note of standout performances. For Ohio State and its fan base, Smith's record adds another chapter to the program's storied history at the wide receiver position.
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