The **2025 college football season** is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in recent memory, with a new wave of talent ready to take center stage. Leading the charge is **Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith**, who tops the list of the **Top 150 Players of 2025** [A](https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/college-footballs-top-150-players-of-2025-the-definitive-spring-rankings-led-by-ohio-states-jeremiah-smith/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJ3VkN2SFhyaGc5UzQ2Um9nUlR3bjQiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoidWRjb3ZwQjhqMXJ4QWlURmRycUE4IiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvd3d3LmNic3Nwb3J0cy5jb21cL2NvbGxlZ2UtZm9vdGJhbGxcL25ld3NcL2NvbGxlZ2UtZm9vdGJhbGxzLXRvcC0xNTAtcGxheWVycy1vZi0yMDI1LXRoZS1kZWZpbml0aXZlLXNwcmluZy1yYW5raW5ncy1sZWQtYnktb2hpby1zdGF0ZXMtamVyZW1pYWgtc21pdGhcLyJ9&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1). Smith’s dominance as a freshman has set the stage for an even bigger sophomore campaign, making him one of the most anticipated players to watch.
### **Jeremiah Smith: The Nation’s Best**
Smith’s freshman season was nothing short of spectacular. He recorded **57 receptions for 934 yards and 10 touchdowns**, proving to be Ohio State’s go-to receiver despite sharing the field with NFL-bound talent [A](https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/college-footballs-top-150-players-of-2025-the-definitive-spring-rankings-led-by-ohio-states-jeremiah-smith/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJ3VkN2SFhyaGc5UzQ2Um9nUlR3bjQiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoidWRjb3ZwQjhqMXJ4QWlURmRycUE4IiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvd3d3LmNic3Nwb3J0cy5jb21cL2NvbGxlZ2UtZm9vdGJhbGxcL25ld3NcL2NvbGxlZ2UtZm9vdGJhbGxzLXRvcC0xNTAtcGxheWVycy1vZi0yMDI1LXRoZS1kZWZpbml0aXZlLXNwcmluZy1yYW5raW5ncy1sZWQtYnktb2hpby1zdGF0ZXMtamVyZW1pYWgtc21pdGhcLyJ9&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1). His ability to make contested catches, execute one-handed grabs, and dominate defensive matchups has solidified his status as the best returning player in college football.
With **high expectations** surrounding him, Smith is expected to be a focal point of Ohio State’s offense. Defenses will undoubtedly adjust their schemes to contain him, but his combination of **size, speed, and skill** makes him nearly impossible to stop [A](https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/college-footballs-top-150-players-of-2025-the-definitive-spring-rankings-led-by-ohio-states-jeremiah-smith/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJ3VkN2SFhyaGc5UzQ2Um9nUlR3bjQiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoidWRjb3ZwQjhqMXJ4QWlURmRycUE4IiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvd3d3LmNic3Nwb3J0cy5jb21cL2NvbGxlZ2UtZm9vdGJhbGxcL25ld3NcL2NvbGxlZ2UtZm9vdGJhbGxzLXRvcC0xNTAtcGxheWVycy1vZi0yMDI1LXRoZS1kZWZpbml0aXZlLXNwcmluZy1yYW5raW5ncy1sZWQtYnktb2hpby1zdGF0ZXMtamVyZW1pYWgtc21pdGhcLyJ9&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
### **Other Standout Players in the Top 150**
While Smith headlines the rankings, several other players have emerged as key figures for the 2025 season:
– **Cade Klubnik (QB, Clemson)** – After an under-the-radar performance in 2024, Klubnik enters 2025 as a **Heisman contender**. He threw for over **3,300 yards and 33 touchdowns**, while adding **450 rushing yards and 7 scores** [A](https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/college-footballs-top-150-players-of-2025-the-definitive-spring-rankings-led-by-ohio-states-jeremiah-smith/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJ3VkN2SFhyaGc5UzQ2Um9nUlR3bjQiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoidWRjb3ZwQjhqMXJ4QWlURmRycUE4IiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvd3d3LmNic3Nwb3J0cy5jb21cL2NvbGxlZ2UtZm9vdGJhbGxcL25ld3NcL2NvbGxlZ2UtZm9vdGJhbGxzLXRvcC0xNTAtcGxheWVycy1vZi0yMDI1LXRoZS1kZWZpbml0aXZlLXNwcmluZy1yYW5raW5ncy1sZWQtYnktb2hpby1zdGF0ZXMtamVyZW1pYWgtc21pdGhcLyJ9&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
– **LaNorris Sellers (QB, South Carolina)** – A rising star, Sellers has shown flashes of brilliance and is expected to be a major playmaker in the SEC [A](https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/college-footballs-top-150-players-of-2025-the-definitive-spring-rankings-led-by-ohio-states-jeremiah-smith/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJ3VkN2SFhyaGc5UzQ2Um9nUlR3bjQiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoidWRjb3ZwQjhqMXJ4QWlURmRycUE4IiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvd3d3LmNic3Nwb3J0cy5jb21cL2NvbGxlZ2UtZm9vdGJhbGxcL25ld3NcL2NvbGxlZ2UtZm9vdGJhbGxzLXRvcC0xNTAtcGxheWVycy1vZi0yMDI1LXRoZS1kZWZpbml0aXZlLXNwcmluZy1yYW5raW5ncy1sZWQtYnktb2hpby1zdGF0ZXMtamVyZW1pYWgtc21pdGhcLyJ9&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
– **Caleb Downs (S, Ohio State)** – After transferring from Alabama, Downs quickly became a defensive leader for the Buckeyes [B](https://247sports.com/college/ohio-state/article/ohio-state-football-six-buckeyes-land-on-247sports-college-footballs-top-150-players-of-2025-248996532/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiJ3VkN2SFhyaGc5UzQ2Um9nUlR3bjQiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoidWRjb3ZwQjhqMXJ4QWlURmRycUE4IiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvMjQ3c3BvcnRzLmNvbVwvY29sbGVnZVwvb2hpby1zdGF0ZVwvYXJ0aWNsZVwvb2hpby1zdGF0ZS1mb290YmFsbC1zaXgtYnVja2V5ZXMtbGFuZC1vbi0yNDdzcG9ydHMtY29sbGVnZS1mb290YmFsbHMtdG9wLTE1MC1wbGF5ZXJzLW9mLTIwMjUtMjQ4OTk2NTMyXC8ifQ%3D%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1)
