Since winning the National Championship, the Ohio State Buckeyes have just been unable to sleep. They are already under pressure to retain their elite talent because of the transfer portal industry.
Star freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and fellow wide out Carnell Tate are both getting serious offers.
Pete Nakos of On3 Sports reports that Tate has had an offer of $1 million or more to join the transfer portal, while Smith has received an offer of $4.5 million.
It goes without saying that this is now the most annoying aspect of the NIL market. There are currently no regulations that forbid teams from “tampering” with players.
It’s much more annoying when a gamer like Smith gets offered money before they even access the gateway. Although other teams are attempting to persuade him to leave, he remains dedicated to Ohio State.
Unfortunately, at the moment, it is the name of the game.
The Buckeyes need to start working because they are up against zero competition to retain both Smith and Tate. For 2025, Ohio State needs to figure out how to retain both of their best wide outs.
If either player were to depart after winning a championship, it would be somewhat unexpected. In 2025, the Buckeyes are anticipated to be a strong contender for a championship once more.
Hopefully, neither Tate nor Smith are persuaded to leave Columbus. To prevent them from contemplating the option, Ohio State will need to make a significant financial contribution.
Time will tell, but it’s important to keep a careful eye on this. In an attempt to take talent from the Buckeyes, teams are acting aggressively. To prevent losing Smith and Tate in the portal, Ohio State can only attempt to provide them with attractive incentives.
You may anticipate hearing more about this scenario soon. As of right moment, the only information available is that both wide receivers have been offered extremely high salaries to leave the Buckeyes.