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Jeremiah Smith's Father Gets Emotional as Son Receives Huge Ohio State Honor: "Proud of You"

Published by EssentiallySports on August 23, 2026 at 3:11 PM ET

When the Miami Gardens Vikings cut 7-year-old Jeremiah Smith, he ran home in tears to his father, Chris, who hugged him and promised that one day, he would fulfill his football dream. Nearly 13 years later, Smith is not only one of the state’s top wide receivers but has also been named a captain at Ohio State.

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