Whew. If this is the new normal with name, image and likeness and the high stakes of big-time college football recruiting, I’m not sure some media members are going to last in the business.
By now, you know all of the drama surrounding Ohio State’s crown jewel of the 2024 recruiting class, wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, the No.1 overall prospect. You know the story by now, but the CliffsNotes version is he was reportedly torn between Ohio State and Miami (Florida), chose the Buckeyes on a national video stream, but then waited hours upon hours to fax (yes, fax) in his national letter of intent.
But, hey, at least it came and cemented his commitment that had been out there for a year, so that the coaches and Buckeye Nation can breathe one heck of a collective, deep sigh.
As with any story with viral momentum, social media was all over it and we were there for it. In fact, we’ve pulled out some of the best posts on X, formerly Twitter, to share with you.
Here are some of the most noteworthy and best social media posts surrounding the day in the life of recruiting — and ultimately signing — Smith.
Finally, confirmation from Ohio State. Notice the time stamp.
Jeremiah Smith – Fresh off a Senior campaign that saw him rewrite record books in South Florida and culminated with a State Championship, JJ and his elite skillset land in Columbus looking to add to the legacy of elite Buckeye Wide receivers of the past. Welcome to THE… pic.twitter.com/F9I6Dx3wy1
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 21, 2023
The commitment that seemed to seal the deal. It was just the start.
5⭐️ WR Jeremiah Smith is a Buckeye. pic.twitter.com/1Bxi40L6HG
— The Buckeye Nut (@TheBuckeyeNut) December 20, 2023
Mark Pantoni, how we would love to hear the stories you have
— Mark Pantoni (@markpantoni) December 21, 2023
Worth the wait
After waiting all freakin' day…
JEREMIAH SMITH IS OFFICIALLY A BUCKEYE!!! pic.twitter.com/J1LwFtaWI3
— SILVER BULLETS R CO❌IN #LLDH7🕊️🥩#BIA (@BuckeyesBetter) December 21, 2023
Nope ... not a single doubt
Never a doubt 😅
Jeremiah Smith 📝🌰
The #1 player in the class of 2024 officially signs his LOI with The Ohio State Buckeyes pic.twitter.com/Kj0ttqLamC
— 🆁🅾🅽 🅹🅰🅼🅴🆂 🌰 (@2_Tees) December 21, 2023
Feeling it in the pit of the stomach
The fact that we’re about to lose Jeremiah Smith after he committed and fake signed his NLI got me sick
— 🌰 (@Jordeaf) December 20, 2023
We can all relax now
Jeremiah Smith finally signed pic.twitter.com/vhS2YRpfSE
— Justin Groshon 🌰 (@Justin4_OSU) December 21, 2023
Hartline strikes again
JEREMIAH SMITH IS A BUCKEYE 🌰🌰@OhioStateFB #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/U4zmEqcHr8
— 🅱️OBBY⬜️🟥⬜️🌰🌰 (@BuckeyesB715) December 21, 2023
The demise of OSU recruiting didn't happen after all
Wiltfong and scUM fans after Jeremiah Smith and Houston signed with OSU! pic.twitter.com/reI7CJ2hSs
— C🅾️🅾️per (@CoopersBucks) December 21, 2023
Enter a new GIF candidate
Ryan Day's in-time reaction when he found out Jeremiah Smith was signing with Ohio State.
This is the visual definition of RELIEF.@nbc4i pic.twitter.com/0b5PFikxpT
— Jerod Smalley (@JerodNBC4) December 20, 2023
Truth. Brian Hartline, Mark Pantoni, and Ryan Day deserve a lot of credit for closing this one
Jeremiah Smith kept Ohio State on skates for six months with visits, cryptic tweets, interviews, etc. But it never really felt like Smith's heart was anywhere else but in Columbus.
Credit to Brian Hartline to remain locked in, staying confident and closing the deal on the No. 1…
— Ari Wasserman (@AriWasserman) December 20, 2023
Before we all waited for that hat to fit, we were like kids in a candy store
Nothing beats a high school kid putting on a hat. Bucks keep best player in class in Jeremiah Smith.
— Beau Bishop (@BeauBishop) December 20, 2023
This was a lot of Buckeye fans, media members, and coaches last night
Jeremiah Smith finally signed pic.twitter.com/vhS2YRpfSE
— Justin Groshon 🌰 (@Justin4_OSU) December 21, 2023
The conspiracy theorists were out in full force
Pen looks like it never touches the paper! Plus his name is Jeremiah Smith… think it would take longer to sign out your name than that. #Canes #TheU #Miami pic.twitter.com/kyZQW7vKJD
— The Dad Bod God (@ImVERYME) December 20, 2023
It was pretty much all of us
Me checking on3 every 10 min to see if Jeremiah smith signed pic.twitter.com/d6jInnjzAH
— Him Bob Cooter (@ShaiBands3x) December 20, 2023
It's a pretty good wide receiver room to be sure ... again
Jeremiah Smith, Emeka Egbuka, Brandon Inniss, Carnell Tate, Noah Rogers
Oh my…..
— Brandon (@BrandonJBranden) December 21, 2023
Well, looks like your sources were wrong
DEVELOPING—Per my inside source Jeremiah Smith told the coaches “Miami is where he wants to be”—He has still not submitted his signed Letter to the Suckeyes—Keep an eye on this one!!! Never doubt me or my Sources!!!! https://t.co/xHnwzetiLb
— Timothy Johnson (@MiamiCanes1971) December 20, 2023
Reminder: Every fan base is trash unless it's yours
Jeremiah Smith deserves better than the ohio state fans. I am disappointed he didn't pick Miami but extra bummed it is ohio state because of seeing their fan bases true colors
— 505CAÑE 🇺🇸🙌🇵🇱 (@BrickByBrick505) December 21, 2023
It was a frenzied and dramatic delay and we were all hitting refresh
Me refreshing twitter every 5 seconds to see if Jeremiah Smith committed pic.twitter.com/xe0EFknIiE
— Canes Central🌴 (@CanesCentral305) December 20, 2023
Hold the line they did
Miami & FSU blowing up Jeremiah Smiths phone rn lol… Ohio State just gotta hold on 😈 pic.twitter.com/qjc8QEC1AI
— SirBuckeye 🅾️ (@SirBuckeye_97) December 20, 2023
Or ... not
Just hear me out #FSUTwitter….I think we get them ALL
Cam Ward, Jeremiah Smith, LJ McCray, and KJ Boldin 🤭
These guys want to WIN and MIKE IS A WINNER 🍢🍢🍢 pic.twitter.com/3qV1C5LSNM
— Scalp ‘em Noles🍢 (@chris_maphis) December 18, 2023
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