Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith Breakdown: Why He's 2027's Top Player in CFB & the NFL Draft

Jeremiah Smith sets a new standard for 2027 NFL Draft prospects—could he be the most coveted player in the entire class? Damian Parson and Keith Sanchez reveal why Smith is not only the top wide receiver but also the consensus No. 1 overall prospect for the 2027 NFL Draft, spotlighting his extraordinary size, explosiveness, and skill set that draw comparisons to NFL greats like Julio Jones and Andre Johnson. Is Smith the future superstar every NFL team will be targeting next draft cycle? This episode delivers an in-depth 2027 NFL Draft scouting report, examining Smith’s route running, run-after-catch ability, and dominance in contested situations, while noting areas for refinement such as release packages and blocking. The hosts compare Smith to Ohio State legends like Marvin Harrison Jr. and Michael Thomas, cementing his status as a “generational” talent. Don’t miss essential insights into the 2027 NFL Draft’s premier prospect and his path to All-Pro status. Timestamps: 0:00 Jeremiah Smith: Draft Class Introduction 1:46 Scouting Report: Size, Athleticism & Route Running 5:31 Generational Talent: Unique Traits Discussion 10:46 Ohio State WR History & Direct Comparisons 14:05 JSN, Michael Thomas, Garrett Wilson vs Smith 17:13 Areas to Improve: Releases & Blocking Effort 21:53 NFL Draft Grade & All-Pro Comparisons 25:01 Scheme Fits, Production & Draft Philosophy 29:19 Final Takeaways & Upcoming WR Previews Photo credit: Jerome Miron, Samantha Madar, Adam Cairns-Imagn Images Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men.   Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now.   Square If you’re starting a business, or running one that deserves better tools, Square helps you sell, manage, and grow without slowing down. Right now, you can get up to $200 off Square hardware at https://square.com/go/LockedOnNFL.   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.