Adidas Unveils Jeremiah Smith Newest Student-Athlete Partner

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith is the newest addition to the Adidas student-athlete roster. Adidas has officially announced the signing of one of college football’s brightest talents, Jeremiah Smith, to its expanding roster of student-athlete partners.

A Record-Breaking Freshman Year

Jeremiah Smith made an immediate impact in his freshman season at The Ohio State University, amassing 76 receptions for 1,315 yards and 15 touchdowns. His stellar performance was instrumental in leading the Buckeyes to a National Championship victory. Smith’s achievements didn’t stop there he shattered records for the Buckeyes and beyond, earning first-team All-America honors from USA Today, and was recognized as the Big Ten Conference’s Richter-Howard Wide Receiver of the Year and the Thompson-Randle El Freshman of the Year.

Smith Reflects on His Journey

Reflecting on his rapid ascent and new partnership, Jeremiah Smith shared:

“One of the most memorable moments from last season was losing my black stripe and officially becoming a Buckeye. Fast forward a year and I’m blessed to be adding three, joining the fastest brand in football. It’s crazy to be partnering with a brand that has such a talented roster of players and that I’ve been wearing since I was a young kid. We’re not done yet.”

Representing adidas in New Campaigns

Smith will be featured in a range of adidas brand marketing campaigns, including an upcoming project alongside one of the nation’s top young female athletes. This partnership marks a significant step in his growing influence both on and off the field.

Adidas’ Vision for Collegiate Athletes

Chris McGuire, adidas Vice President of Sports Marketing, said:

“We’re building a roster of collegiate athletes that are writing new chapters, creating legacies and shattering records for their programs and universities. As the face of the next generation of elite football players, Jeremiah has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the game, making him a perfect fit for our roster of athletes.”

Joining an Elite Roster

With this signing, Smith joins an impressive lineup of adidas Football partners, including:

• Patrick Mahomes

• Travis Hunter

• Abdul Carter

• Amon-Ra St.Brown

• Garrett Wilson

• Chris Jones

• Trevor Lawrence

• Michael Penix Jr.

He also becomes one of several Buckeyes on the adidas roster, joining Emeka Egbuka and Wilson, as well as Chris Henry Jr. and Kayden Dixon Wyatt members of Adidas’ recently announced adizero NIL class who have both committed to Ohio State.

Jeremiah Smith’s partnership with adidas not only highlights his status as one of college football’s elite players but also shows the brand’s commitment to supporting the next generation of sports stars. With his record-breaking achievements and dynamic presence, Smith is poised to make an even bigger impact on the field and in the world of sports marketing.