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Barry Jackson outlines Miami Dolphins’ path to Jeremiah Smith

Barry Jackson sees a potential path for the Miami Dolphins to land Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith, but his proposed scenario begins with Malik Willis making Miami comfortable at quarterback. The Miami Herald reporter raised the possibility Saturday as Smith…

Published: Saturday, 26 September 2026 at 10:41 PM
Barry Jackson outlines Miami Dolphins’ path to Jeremiah Smith
Key Things to Know
  • Barry Jackson proposed a draft scenario where the Miami Dolphins trade down and select receiver Jeremiah Smith.
  • The scenario relies on quarterback Malik Willis establishing himself as Miami's franchise starter.
  • Jeremiah Smith tied an Ohio State record with four touchdown catches in a 42-19 win over Illinois.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Miami Herald reporter Barry Jackson outlined a potential draft scenario for the Miami Dolphins to acquire Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. Jackson proposed that if quarterback Malik Willis solidifies himself as the franchise starter, Miami could trade down from a high draft pick with a quarterback-needy team to accumulate extra selections and still draft Smith.

The discussion followed Smith's standout performance in Ohio State's 42-19 victory over Illinois, where he caught 12 passes for 217 yards and four touchdowns from Julian Sayin. Jackson noted this scenario represents a speculative strategy rather than an official plan by the Dolphins organization.

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