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LeBron James Doesn’t Hesitate to Declare His Pick for the Heisman Trophy

PUBLISHED Oct 4, 2026, 10:38 AM ET

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NBA star LeBron James publicly endorsed Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith for the Heisman Trophy following the Buckeyes victory over Iowa on October 3, 2026. James posted his support on X in all capital letters urging the team to throw to jersey number four. Smith delivered a standout performance during the game catching eleven passes for two hundred six yards and two touchdowns. His 57-yard scoring reception broke Ohio State's career touchdown records establishing a new benchmark with thirty-six career scores. Smith currently leads the Football Bowl Subdivision in receiving yards and touchdowns through the early portion of the 2026 season. The endorsement from a prominent athletic figure significantly amplifies national attention surrounding Smith's candidacy. Historically the Heisman Trophy heavily favors quarterbacks making wide receiver contention rare. Smith acknowledged the growing award buzz stating his objective to reach New York for the ceremony. Head coach Ryan Day previously praised the receiver's elite work ethic.

By Ayesha A. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On November 20 2025 Analysts projected Jeremiah Smith as elite future Heisman contender.
On December 15 2025 Ohio State evaluated roster strength entering upcoming college campaign.
On January 10 2026 Jeremiah Smith prepared for sophomore collegiate football regular season.
On August 31 2026 Jeremiah Smith opened regular season with strong receiving statistics.
On September 27 2026 Jeremiah Smith recorded dominant receiving performance against Illinois Fighting Illini.
On October 3 2026 Ohio State defeated Iowa Hawkeyes by thirty-one to fourteen.
On October 3 2026 Jeremiah Smith recorded eleven receptions for two hundred yards.
On October 3 2026 Jeremiah Smith broke Ohio State career touchdown receptions record.
On October 3 2026 LeBron James posted X endorsement for Jeremiah Smith Heisman.
On October 3 2026 Jeremiah Smith stated clear objective to reach New York.

News Intelligence

Immediate US impact: LeBron endorsement elevates college football wide receiver Heisman award attention.
Possible long-term US impact: Increased media scrutiny might influence national collegiate individual award voting patterns.
Most affected groups: Ohio State Buckeyes supporters, sports media networks, and college football fans.
Reader priority: Monitor verified athletic accounts and official collegiate sports journalism reporting platforms.

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Articles Published:: 25
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Left Leaning:: 1
Neutral:: 24
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Left: Highlights athletic achievement and cultural impact of celebrity sports endorsement. Center: Reports factual endorsement details without political or social commentary bias. Right: Emphasizes traditional excellence and star power within collegiate athletic programs.