Jeremiah Smith has signed a name, image and likeness contract with Adidas, but Ohio State ’s star sophomore receiver will not be wearing the company’s shoes during games.

More: Jeremiah Smith said nothing that many Ohio State fans don't already think: Michigan sucks Adidas has also signed NIL deals with OSU commitments Chris Henry Jr. and Kayden Dixon-Wyatt.

Jeremiah Smith is an Adidas athlete. Ohio State is a Nike school and has been since 2016. Despite the clash in brands, Smith remains committed to Adidas and will represent them off the field, just ...

Adam Wells Jul 2, 2025 After taking the college football world by storm as a true freshman last season, Jeremiah Smith is cashing in on his fame with an endorsement deal from Adidas.

— Jeremiah Smith (@Jermiah_Smith1) July 2, 2025 In a recent piece by Manny Navarro of The Athletic, Smith revealed that signing with Adidas over Nike was a personal decision for him.

On Wednesday, Smith not-so-subtly confirmed recent reports that he has signed an NIL deal with apparel titan Adidas with four simple words: "Three Stripes for life." In a statement released today ...

Adidas has announced the signing of Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. Smith, one of the biggest stars in college football, joins the growing adidas roster of student-athlete partners.

Jeremiah Smith played a crucial role in helping the Buckeyes win the national title last season. The wideout recorded 1,315 yards and 15 touchdowns on 76 receptions in his freshman year.

Jeremiah Smith’s surprise decision to sign an Adidas NIL deal, despite playing for an Ohio State program deeply tied to Nike, is more than just a headline; it’s a signal that individual ...

On Wednesday, Adidas announced their deal with Smith and the 19-year-old wideout posted "Three Stripes for life" on his X account. But with every move, there are detractors.

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith is the latest highly-touted athlete to ink an NIL deal with major apparel brand Adidas. Smith broke out in a big way as a true freshman last season. The ...