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'Nothing like him': Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith a 'generational talent'

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Ohio State freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith is already one of college football's best players.

Smith , 18 , leads the Buckeyes with 623 receiving yards on 35 receptions.

Smith caught 170 yards in the Florida state championship game for Chaminade High School .

Coach: "He is head and shoulders, by far, the best I've ever seen" Smith tied Cris Carter's freshman record set in 1983 with his eighth touchdown catch.

Smith was No. 1 -ranked high school receiver in the country.

Chaminade coach Dameon Jones said he'd had a player more committed who worked harder in practice than Smith .

Smith is Ohio State's first freshman to be named an "Iron Buckeye," given to the top performers in offseason workouts.

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