Jerome Smith brings 6-foot-2 length, developing ball skills, and a high-upside RedHawks frame
Jerome Smith is a redshirt freshman defensive back for Miami (OH) in the 2026 season, and the appeal is obvious: he has the size, length, and recruiting pedigree to grow into a versatile secondary piece. He redshirted in 2025 and logged limited action as a freshman, so the current evaluation is more about projection than production. What stands out most is his developmental upside and fit for a physical, modern defense that can mold young DBs into matchup tools; if a team wants an athlete with room to level up, he’s worth a look.
