Speaking of ‘Wide Receiver U,’ Heisman candidate Jeremiah Smith is widely considered the best wide receiver in the country. So, a recent comparison to LeBron James from Big Ten Network analyst and former Michigan Wolverine tight end, Jake Butt makes a lot of sense. “I mean, he's literally like LeBron James in college still. Something that LeBron James does when new players joined his teams in the past. LeBron James is a Huge Ohio State Football FanLeBron James has been very vocal over the years about his fandom for Ohio State Football.