At almost every Power Four program in the country, Ohio State star Carnell Tate would be the clear-cut No. 1 wide receiver on his team. The only places he might have competition for that title are at Arizona State ( Jordyn Tyson ), USC ( Makai Lemon ) and Ohio State ( Jeremiah Smith ).
Smith has been labeled as a can't-miss prospect from the moment he played his first game at Ohio State last year -- and rightfully so. Smith is clearly on track to be the WR1 in the 2027 NFL Draft and has a strong case as the best player in the sport regardless of position.
But don't forget about Tate, who is establishing himself as the most underappreciated star in college football . Tate finished with six catches for 111 yards and two touchdowns in the No. 1 Buckeyes ' 34-0 win over