Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith changes out of his cleats before hitting the weight room during a workout at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on July 16, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith changes out of his cleats before hitting the weight room during a workout at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on July 16, 2026.
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Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith reveals the surprising first thing he bought with NIL money

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith had a wholesome first big purchase while playing football with the Buckeyes.

In an interview with Complex Sports, Smith revealed that he spent his money on his family after getting paid from his name, image and likeness revenue as an Ohio State athlete.

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“I think I bought my grandma’s house,” Smith said, recalling his first big purchase. “I bought my grandma’s house from her.

Smith said he made the purchase last year at age 19. Smith also bought his dream car, a matte black Lamborghini Urus, in December 2025, which retails for around $260,000.

According to On3, Smith’s NIL valuation is $5,000,000

This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith reveals the surprising first thing he bought with NIL money

Reporting by Dan Aulbach, Columbus Dispatch / The Columbus Dispatch

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