BREAKING: Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith Donates Entire $20 Million NIL Bonus and Sponsorship Earnings to National Charities and Youth Homeless Relief “I Came From Nothing — I’ll Never Forget That”
In an unprecedented move that’s shaking up the college football world, Ohio State Buckeyes superstar wide receiver Jeremiah Smith has reportedly donated his entire $20 million NIL bonus and sponsorship income to charities focused on youth homelessness, food insecurity, and underserved communities.
> “I came from nothing — and I’ll never forget that,” Smith said in an emotional press conference on campus Tuesday afternoon. “There are kids out there right now who don’t have a bed to sleep in or a meal to eat. If I can use my blessings to be a blessing, then that’s the only stat I care about.”
The donation — which includes deals from major brands like Nike, Beats by Dre, and Dr. Pepper — will be split across multiple national and local charities, including:
No Kid Hungry
Covenant House
Feeding America
Central Ohio Youth Services
Smith, who has drawn comparisons to Julio Jones and A.J. Green for his elite combination of size, speed, and hands, is widely regarded as one of the most electrifying prospects in recent college football history. But off the field, this move cements him as a generational leader and role model.
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day said the team was “overwhelmed with pride” upon hearing the news:
> “What Jeremiah did — that’s not just leadership, that’s legacy. That’s who he is.”
Though still just a freshman, Jeremiah Smith is already leaving a lasting impact far beyond the end zone.