COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State sophomore receiver Jeremiah Smith has been at the top of mind since he arrived in Columbus over a year ago. Fittingly, the word “freak” was one of those descriptors of his remarkable talent. Now, he’s officially one of them.

Ohio State football star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith was ranked as the No. 1 player on The Athletic's Freaks List on Monday. Here's more:

This article is part of our Freaks List series, which chronicles the strongest, fastest and most physical players in college football. The best college football player in the nation is also its biggest Freak,

The Ohio State Buckeyes ranked among the nation’s best teams among college football coaches. The Texas Longhorns were ranked No. 1 while the Buckeyes are No. 2 Penn State, Georgia, and Notre Dame rounded out the Top 5.

The time has finally come for the Coaches Poll to release its preseason top 25 rankings. For the most part, Texas and Ohio State have been considered the top two programs heading into the 2025 college football season.