Ohio State’s football program continues to dominate early‑season accolades, as the Walter Camp Football Foundation announced its 2026 Preseason All‑America teams, naming three Buckeyes among the nation’s elite.
Preseason All‑America Honors
Junior wide receiver Jeremiah Smith earned a first‑team spot after posting 2,558 receiving yards and 27 touchdowns over his first two collegiate seasons, becoming just the second receiver in school history to record two 1,000‑yard campaigns.
Redshirt junior offensive lineman Austin Siereveld also secured first‑team honors, having appeared in 30 games and started 21 of them during the past two years, a testament to his durability and impact on the line.
Quarterback Julian Sayin received a second‑team nod after a breakout 2025 campaign in which he guided the Buckeyes to a 12‑game winning streak, threw for 3,610 yards and 32 scores while completing 77 percent of his passes — a figure that tops both Ohio State’s single‑season record and the Big Ten.
The trio’s recognition underscores a broader trend: Ohio State is one of only two Football Bowl Subdivision programs to have produced a 3,500‑yard passer, a 1,000‑yard receiver and a 1,000‑yard rusher in each of the last two seasons, a milestone that reflects the depth of talent cultivated in Columbus, Ohio, and across the state.
The Walter Camp Foundation, a historic selector of All‑America honors, announced the list from its headquarters, while Ohio State University, whose main campus sits in Columbus and whose athletic footprint extends to satellite locations such as Toledo, Ohio, celebrated the achievements.
With the new preseason honors, the Buckeyes look to build on a trajectory that has already seen them dominate Big Ten competition and maintain a national presence, a narrative that will continue to unfold throughout the upcoming season.