Entering last season, most analysts picked Jeremiah Smith as the best player in the country. Coming into this year, Smith is once again considered the best player in the country, especially by Joel Klatt. Joel Klatt gives his argument for Jeremiah Smith being the best player in college footballWhile on his show, The Joel Klatt Show, Klatt gave his argument as to why Smith should be considered the best player in the country. pic.twitter.com/QuT2WJjC8G — The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football on FOX Pod (@JoelKlattShow) August 5, 2026"Jeremiah Smith is the best player in college football. He was the best player in college football a year ago.