Jeremiah Smith is already the kind of star who makes EA Sports stop and take notice. The Ohio State receiver has been in the revived college football video game since it returned, and he’s been one of the highest-rated players in it every year. This time around, he’s sitting at a 99 overall before any updates even land - the first player to get that treatment.
But even with that kind of respect from the game, Smith still found something to joke about.
When he saw his image in EA Sports College Football 27, one detail jumped out at him: a leg sleeve. Smith made it clear that’s not his style, and he took to social media to call it out with a laugh.
“Leg sleeve??😂 https://t.co/moEYCu8E3F
- Jeremiah Smith (@Jermiah_Smith1) July 1, 2026”
The rest of the update was more flattering. Compared with last year’s version, Smith looks noticeably more built up in the game, which only adds to the idea that he’s being treated like the monster talent he is. Still, the leg sleeve got his attention first.
That reaction fits the player. Smith isn’t the type to hide his frame, and the source material makes it clear he’d never actually wear one.
He wants to show off the muscles, not look like he’s dressing for cold weather. On top of that, he’s one of the toughest players on the Ohio State roster, and he remains a huge reason the Buckeyes can keep rolling out an explosive offense.
Ohio State enters the game with the best offense in the sport and the second-best overall team rating. Smith is a major part of why. Defenses can’t really stop him, and they can’t keep him from influencing the game in a big way.
And the real-life version may be even scarier than the digital one. Smith already belongs in the conversation with the best players to wear an Ohio State uniform, and this season could push his legacy even higher. He’s 310 yards shy of Emeka Egbuka for the most receiving yards in program history, and he needs eight more touchdowns to match Chris Olave for the school record.
If Julian Sayin gives him enough time, those marks are very much within reach. The source material goes even further, calling Smith the best receiver Ryan Day has ever had and noting this will be his last season. That’s a lot of pressure, but it also speaks to just how rare this player is.
The NFL outlook is just as bright. Smith could be a top-five pick in the 2027 draft, and the expectation is that he can walk into a league and become a franchise-changing No. 1 receiver right away.
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