Jeremiah Smith is following up Ohio State's national title by joining the Three Stripes. The standout wide receiver is signing a Name, Image and Likeness deal with Adidas, the brand announced Wednesday.

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith spoke from his heart about his distaste for That Team Up North. And it was refreshing to hear such candor.

CBS Sports spoke to a source with knowledge of the agreement Wednesday, who acknowledged Smith would still wear Nike with the Buckeyes this season. Ohio State signed a then record-setting 15-year agreement with the Swoosh in 2016 to be the Buckeyes' official apparel sponsor.