Ohio State star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith has signed an NIL deal with a surprising shoe company, according to a post on social media.

Jeremiah Smith Announces Major NIL Deal After Freshman Season at Ohio State originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The college football season is right around the corner, and teams are gearing up for preseason practices. One team that will have all eyes on them in 2025 is the defending College Football Playoff champion Ohio State Buckeyes.

Smith joins a strong roster of Adidas football athletes, led by Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Jaguars WR/DB Travis Hunter most recently signed with the brand after his Heisman Trophy campaign with Colorado, with Abdul Carter, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Chris Jones, Trevor Lawrence and Michael Penix Jr. also a part of the football roster.