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Jeremiah Smith on Devin Sanchez: “Big, long corner who can run. Physical. He got it all," Smith said. "I can’t wait to see the things he do this year.”

Jermaine Mathews Jr. on who's been standing out in Ohio State's receiver room this spring: "I like Carnell Tate," he said. "I've been seeing a lot of Mylan Graham. I like Mylan Graham a lot." Asked about Jeremiah Smith, Matthews responded, "We all know about Jeremiah Smith."

Jermaine Mathews Jr. said Ohio State has the most talented cornerback room in the nation.

Jermaine Mathews Jr. said he wants to help Ohio State wherever he can in 2025. "I just want to be on the field," he said. "Wherever I'm at, I'm gonna give it my all."

Despite having 76 catches for 1,315 yards and 15 touchdowns as a freshman, Jeremiah Smith sees room for improvement in his game: "Definitely can get better," Smith said. "Always room for improvement."

Jeremiah Smith on Quincy Porter, who became the first member of Ohio State's 2025 class to shed his black stripe with the Buckeyes: "Big, tall receiver, just like me," Smith said. "Came in, kept his head down, just working. ... Next one up, for sure."

When asked to break down Ohio State's quarterback competition, Jeremiah Smith said, "That's above my pay grade." "What is your pay grade?" @TIM_MAYsports asked. "I don't know," Smith laughed.

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Brian Hartline named the leaders of Ohio State's receiver room: "I would say Carnell Tate, Brandon Inniss have probably been the most outspoken in the room," he said. "Yeah, I would say that they're doing a good job. Those would be the two guys that jump out in my room."

Brian Hartline on where Jeremiah Smith can improve this offseason: "He's really young. He doesn't operate that. He operates beyond his years, but the techniques and the fundamentals, he's chasing — a lot of the guys, I mean, you get to a certain point where you're doing a really

Matt Patricia on what stands out about Jeremiah Smith: "Outstanding presence out on the football field," he said. "That's probably the biggest thing I would say — just his ability to calm things down and play. Really good player, obviously, but that'd probably be the biggest

Matt Patricia on Payton Pierce: "Everyone is gonna feel Payton Pierce right away," he said. "He comes downhill with a physicality that is phenomenal. He is a physical, physical player." Patricia said Pierce has improved as a communicator this spring.

Matt Patricia on Caleb Downs: "When you have pieces like Caleb and guys with that football knowledge and instincts, it's been great the more he's been out there on the field to really watch him on the field and how he moves, how he deciphers the game, how he sees it. You love

Ryan Day said Julian Sayin or Lincoln Kienholz "would have to make a significant move" to win Ohio State's quarterback competition this week, though he didn't rule it out. Earlier in the press conference, Day said Tavien St. Clair has a longer way to go as a true freshman.

Ryan Day on what he's seen from Ohio State's defensive tackles this offseason: "There's been flashes," he said, "but in order for us to play defense like we did last year, we're gonna need those guys to step up more than they have. I think, again, there's ability there, but

Ryan Day on Quincy Porter becoming the first freshman to shed his black stripe after Ohio State's scrimmage: "If he can keep playing like that, he's gonna find himself playing a lot of football this year." "He was productive. He made a lot of contested catches," Day said. "We've

Ryan Day on where Jeremiah Smith can improve: "Everybody has to continue to get better when they're on the field," Day said. "For Jeremiah, it's like, 'How do I get that one percent better every day?' A lot of it is learning how to become a good teammate, learning how to