In some ways, Jeremiah Smith is the antithesis of old-world college football tradition. But in this important one, he upholds a longstanding custom.

Carter starred at Ohio State from 1984 to 1986, earning consensus All-American honors and two First-Team All-Big Ten selections. He finished his college career with 168 catches for 2,725 yards and 27 touchdowns before going on to a Hall of Fame NFL career that included eight Pro Bowl appearances and over 13,000 receiving yards.