Trio of Buckeyes Placed on On3 Preseason All-America Teams

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Three Ohio State football players received On3 All-America nods, as announced by the publication on Monday.

The preseason All-Americans were led by first team selection junior wide receiver Jeremiah Smith.

Over his first two collegiate seasons, Smith totaled 2,558 receiving yards and 27 touchdown receptions are the most by any Big Ten receiver in their first two years in college. One of two receivers in Ohio State history to have two 1,000-yd receiving seasons.

Smith has more receiving yards and receiving touchdowns - 2,558 and 27, respectively - than anyone in the country the past two seasons and he has the second-most receptions - 163 - the last two years (Toledo's Junior Vandeross has 167).

Offensive lineman Luke Montgomery and Austin Siereveld also earned preseason All-America nods:

2026 On3 Ohio State Preseason All-Americans

Team	Player	Position
First Team	Jeremiah Smith	Wide Receiver
Second Team	Luke Montgomery	Offensive Guard
Third Team	Austin Siereveld	Offensive Tackle

Montgomery led the way, playing 870 snaps on offense and special teams. He was named a Second-team All-American (AFCA), Second Team All-Big Ten, OSU Scholar Athlete and Academic All-Big Ten Conference.

Siereveld tallied 810 snaps on the offensive line as a redshirt sophomore. He was named a team captain, Second Team All-Big Ten, OSU Scholar Athlete and Academic All-Big Ten Conference in the 2025 season.

Ohio State Preseason Honors

Phil Steele:
- Six Ohio State players were named preseason All-Americans by the publication while 16 Buckeyes were placed on the preseason All-Big Ten team.
Athlon Sports:
- Seven Ohio State players were named preseason All-Americans by the publication while 16 Buckeyes were placed on the preseason All-Big Ten team.
Walter Camp:
- Junior wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and redshirt junior offensive lineman Austin Siereveld were placed on the first team while redshirt sophomore quarterback Julian Sayin was listed as a preseason second team selection by the organization.
Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List:
- Kenyatta Jackson Jr.
- Jermaine Mathews Jr.
AFCA Good Works Nominees:
- Jaylen McClain
- Head coach Ryan Day
Shriners Children's East-West Bowl 1000
- Ohio State football had 19 players selected to the Shriners Children's East-West Bowl 1000. The list includes a representative from almost every position room at Ohio State including five defensive lineman, four offensive linemen, three safeties and three wide receivers.
Big Ten Preseason Honors List:
- Julian Sayin
- Jeremiah Smith
Maxwell Preseason Watch List:
Mannelly Preseason Watch List:
- Dalton Riggs
Outland Trophy Watch List:
Nagurski Watch List:
- Kenyatta Jackson Jr.
- Jaylen McClain
Mackey Award Watch List:
- Hunter Welcing
Sporting News Preseason All-Americans:
- Junior wide receiver Jeremiah Smith was placed on the first time while offensive linemen Luke Montgomery and Austin Siereveld were listed on the second team.
Rimington Trophy Watch List:
- Carson Hinzman
Lou Groza Watch List:
- Connor Hawkins
Hornung Award Watch List:
- Brandon Inniss

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