Jeremiah Smith is a generational WR prospect. Whoever drafts him is likely getting Day 1 impact with elite production upside early. The breakout age, sustained production and talent profile put him in rare company.

Mahomes facing pressure on 53% of his dropbacks against Seattle absolutely matters. But look at these other games where QBs faced significant pressure: Herbert vs NE (2026 playoffs): 68.2% (PFF) Herbert vs HOU (2025 playoffs): 52.8% Dak vs SF (2022 playoffs): 48.1% Allen vs KC (2021 playoffs): 47.4% Lamar vs BUF (2025 playoffs): 45.2% Against New England, Herbert was also missing BOTH starting tackles, Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt. He was sacked 6 times. Also, remember Mahomes against Philadelphia in Super Bowl LIX. 40.5% pressure rate overall. 50% before garbage time (PFF). Six sacks in a 40–22 loss. Different quarterbacks. Different teams. Same underlying lesson. We can criticize poor decisions, turnovers and individual performances while acknowledging that protection, coaching and supporting talent affect QB production. Even the best quarterbacks need help. Why should Mahomes receive context for offensive struggles while Herbert, Allen, Lamar, Dak and others are judged without it? Context matters. It’s not an excuse.