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On early signing day last week, Ohio State football and offensive coordinator Brian Hartline signed 5-star receiver and No. 1 overall prospect in the 2024 recruiting class Jeremiah Smith.After a postponement to begin the early period, Smith signed, sparking rumors of a possible trade for the top prospect. Nonetheless, Paul Harvey of Saturday Tradition reports that Hartline stated during his Cotton Bowl press conference on Wednesday that Smith and his family consistently committed to signing with Ohio State football:
About Jeremiah, I suppose I should say this: He was unwavering. His family remained steadfast. Two minutes before the hat came out, he could say anything he wanted, but he always told me the same thing, according to Hartline. “I was always taught the same thing by his parents. Everything, from his family to him.
In reaction to Smith telling reporters that his final selection on signing day came down to the last few minutes—implying he also took Miami’s hat to his reveal—Harline made mention to the hat. Hartline did, however, restate that the Smiths were “loyal” to Ohio State football during the recruitment process.
The Opa-locka, Florida native committed to the Buckeyes in December 2022, but there was fierce rivalry for Smith until Wednesday’s formal announcement. Miami made a strong last push to sign the 6-foot-3 player, but Columbus was the better fit for him to pursue his football career for two main reasons.
The three-time high school state champion, who is headed to Ohio State, obviously believes that Ohio State football will provide him with the best chance to shape the remainder of his future, even though it was apparently a tight call.
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