When Denzel Burke was asked about Jeremiah Smith before the Cotton Bowl, Ohio State’s star cornerback wanted to reserve judgment on the No. 1-ranked prospect until he actually practiced against Smith.
“I gotta see bro in person. All that high school stuff is cool, but when you got an elite corner lining across your face, let me see what you can do,” Burke said. “I heard he’s a five-star … let’s line up and we’ll find out.”
It took only two practices for Burke to become convinced Smith is the real deal.
“Watch out for him,” Burke said after Ohio State’s second practice of the spring on Thursday.