Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith is expected to land record-breaking $200 million NFL contract by 2030

Jeremiah Smith, one of the top young football stars in the country, is making headlines again. Fans and sports analysts have started talking about his future deal in the NFL. The talk is not small, people believe Smith could get one of the biggest contracts ever seen. Though he is still in college, the predictions about his NFL money are already creating a huge buzz.On June 2, 2025, NFL talk shows and college sports sites began buzzing with big predictions. A trending post by sports blogger Matt DiBiasio sparked the wave. He predicted that Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith could earn a 4-year, $200 million contract by 2030.The projection came following the phenomenal freshman year of Smith at Ohio State. Smith is already among the most thrilling players at the collegiate level. He plays with speed, power, and poise, and the scouts are taking notice. Many believe he will go top in the 2027 NFL Draft.If he continues to play at this level, experts say it’s likely he could become the highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL. His projected salary of $50 million per year would beat current wide receiver contracts by a huge margin.Popular sports reporter Bruce Feldman said on a podcast, “Jeremiah is a special talent. He could reset the entire wide receiver market in the league.”Also Read: “Proud To Meet A Rapist”: Jeremiah Smith Faces Backlash After Shaking Hands With Donald TrumpThe prediction quickly spread across social media. On June 3, 2025, several fan pages on X (formerly Twitter) shared the figure. Some users were shocked by the number. Others said Smith deserves every penny if he keeps playing like a pro.One Ohio State fan page posted, “Jeremiah Smith with a $200M bag by 2030? Not surprised. That kid is different.” Another fan wrote, “The league better get ready. This dude’s about to be rich.”Former NFL executive Andrew Brandt also reacted. In a segment with ESPN on June 3, he said, “It sounds wild now, but by 2030, it might be normal. The cap is growing, and elite receivers are getting paid more than ever.”Up until now, Jeremiah Smith has yet to respond to the talk. He remains to train with Ohio State in Columbus, Ohio, for the upcoming 2025 season.