Football

Ohio State Stars Shine in Fantasy Football, NBA Summer League, and MLB Draft

Jeremiah Smith tops fantasy rankings, Brady Edmunds weighs his college choice, and Mason Eckelman gets drafted

Yahoo Sports is set to revive its College Fantasy Football platform for the 2026 season, bringing back a popular simulation that lets fans draft and manage collegiate rosters.

Fantasy Football Rankings

Among the standout prospects, Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith has been tabbed the No. 1 player in the upcoming fantasy rankings, helping the Buckeyes' offense climb to third overall in the fantasy projections behind Indiana and Notre Dame.

The early list also features names like Malachi Toney, Bo Jackson, Devin McCuin, Chris Henry Jr., Brandon Inniss, Julian Sayin, Legend Bey, and Greg Biggins, all of whom are expected to influence the competition.

College Commitment Decisions

Quarterback Brady Edmunds, a four‑star recruit and member of this year’s Elite 11, is currently weighing a commitment to Ohio State or UCLA. Ranked as the No. 251 overall prospect in the 2027 class, his decision will be closely followed by analysts and fans alike.

Summer League Highlights

Former Ohio State guard Bruce Thornton made a splashy debut in the NBA Summer League, pouring in 27 points in his first game and earning recognition as one of the tournament’s standout performers. His effort was complemented by a recent honor naming him an Outstanding Sportsmanship Award winner for the Buckeyes.

The draft buzz extended to baseball as Mason Eckelman, an Ohio State standout who earned third‑team All‑Big Ten honors in his junior season, was selected in the eighth round by the Seattle Mariners. His name also appeared alongside Roch Cholowsky, who made history as the first‑ever No. 1 overall MLB draft pick from the Big Ten conference.

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