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Ohio State football trying to hang on to 5-star recruit

Ohio State football may lose out on five-star recruit #GoBucks

Ohio State football always does well in regard to recruiting and that is especially true within the receiver room, but one committed receiver maybe looking to flip. Chris Henry Jr. is a five-star receiver in the class of 2026, who has been committed to be a Buckeye since 2023, but rumors are swirling that he may not be as locked in as he once was.

The California product recently took a visit to Eugene to see the Oregon Ducks in action and he apparently liked what he saw. The young star had very nice things to say about the coaching staff at Oregon, and considering it is currently the No. 1 ranked team in the country and already beat OSU earlier in the year, this should alarm some fans.

A consensus top five player in the class of 2026, Henry maybe committed to Ohio State, but there is plenty of time for the young man to reconsider. He has received offers from practically every school including SEC powerhouse, Texas.

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Ohio State football recruit visiting campus for Purdue game

Ohio State football recruit visiting campus for Purdue game #GoBucks

The Ohio State football 2025 recruiting class is setting up to be a great one and the 2026 class — although still missing a few pieces — also looks promising. With the next two classes looking so bright it is not surprising to see the Buckeye coaching staff already working hard on the class of 2027.

Elijah Kimble is a running back from the state of New York in the class of 2027 and he has announced that he will be visiting Ohio State when it takes on the Purdue Boilermakers. The Buffalo product already has numerous offers including from The Team Up North. The Canisius High School star made a name for himself over the summer at a Michigan recruiting camp. He also holds an offer from the Oregon Ducks.

Recruiting nerds may already be familiar with Kimble as Canisius played Massillon in September and the absence of the star running back due to injury was evident as the Massillon won 41-7.

Ohio State football misses on 4-star recruit

Ohio State football misses on four-star recruit #GoBucks

Ohio State football has been working hard on the recruiting trail, but has fallen short in regard to the recruitment of one four-star stud. Mikkel Skinner is a four-star tight end from the state of South Carolina in the class of 2025 and narrowed his commitment decision down to four schools.

In addition to the Buckeyes, Skinner was considering, the Georgia Bulldogs, Kentucky Wildcats and the South Carolina Gamecocks. Although some thought OSU would be the choice, the future star announced his intentions to play for Kentucky.

Standing at 6-foot, 3-inches and 220 pounds, it is easy to see why so many schools view him as a potential star and missing out on this weapon does hurt the Ohio State recruiting class. The consensus top 15 tight end in the class mentioned the Wildcat coaching staff as a big reason for his commitment. One of the more obvious reasons he may not have chosen OSU though is he made it clear, he is interested in playing early, which was likely not going to happen in Columbus.

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Four-star recruit announces Ohio State visit

Four-star recruit announces Ohio State visit #GoBucks

The Ohio State football team will kick off against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at noon on Saturday, and in addition to the Buckeyes looking to bounce back after a loss against the Oregon Ducks, this weekend is shaping up to be a huge recruiting event. Another major recruit in four-star wide receiver, Dakota Guerrant, has announced he will be visiting campus and OSU is very much in consideration for his potential landing spot.

Guerrant is a a consensus top ten receiver in the class of 2027 out of the state of Michigan and stands at 6-foot, 1-inch and 185 pounds with the frame to be much larger. Ohio State offered a scholarship to the future star back in September and the Buckeyes are competing with a wide range of schools for his services including places like Akron and Auburn.

Obviously, since he is only a sophomore in high school there is still time for him to rise up the recruiting board even further and add to the 25 offers he has already earned.

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Ohio State football recruiting target sets announcement date

Ohio State football recruit sets announcement date #GoBucks

Ohio State football is coming off a devastating loss to the Oregon Ducks last week, but that isn’t stopping it from making waves on the recruiting trail. The Buckeyes are still attempting to put together an elite 2025 recruiting class and one four-star recruit has the talent to make help make that happen.

Mikkel Skinner is a four-star tight end from the state of South Carolina, and he has set his announcement date for Tuesday, October 22, at 5:00 p.m. ET on the 247Sports YouTube channel. Skinner has narrowed his list down to five schools, which include Georgia, Kentucky, South Carolina, USF, and of course, OSU.

The four-star talent was committed to the Cincinnati Bearcats in June, but decommitted last month. Standing at 6-foot, 3-inches and 220 pounds with a Big Ten frame, its easy to see why so many top level schools are interested in the receiver. He is a consensus top 15 tight end in the class and has the potential to make an impact early in his college career.

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Ohio State football back in the hunt for prized recruit

Ohio State football back in the hunt for recruit #GoBucks

Ohio State football is back in the hunt for one of the prized recruits in the class of 2026. Jared Curtis is a four-star prospect from the state of Tennessee and has recently announced his decommitment from the Georgia Bulldogs. The consensus top ten player in the country is currently a junior at Nashville Christian School and threw for 2,522 yards ad 25 touchdowns as a sophomore last season.

Curtis announced his commitment to Georgia in March, but his decommitment opens the door for other schools that were originally in the hunt for his services such as the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Buckeyes. Standing at 6-foot, 4-inches and 225 pounds, it is easy to see why most coaches view him as a prototypical quarterback.

The Mr. Football runner-up is only helping his recruiting ranking as his team is currently sitting at a 6-1 record. OSU has Tavien St. Clair committed for the 2025 class, but adding a gunslinger in the 2026 class is still a priority.

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Ohio State football offers four-star recruit

Ohio State football offers four-star recruit #GoBucks

Ohio State football is continuing to make waves in recruiting this week despite the recent loss to the Oregon Ducks. The Buckeyes have recently extended an offer to Trashawn Ruffin, a four-star defensive lineman from the state of North Carolina.

Ruffin is widely regarded as a top 50 defensive lineman in the class of 2026 and has made a name for himself on both sides of the football at North Duplin High School, which is located in Mount Olive, North Carolina. It will be interesting to continue to monitor his rise up the recruiting rankings as he is extremely raw, but has displayed elite potential and size at 6-foot, 3-inches and 307 pounds.

The North Carolina product has an extensive list of offers that include, the home state, North Carolina State Wolfpack as well as the Georgia Bulldogs. He took a visit to North Carolina State last weekend and witnessed the Wolfpack lose to the Syracuse Orange.

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Ohio State football offers running back scholarship

Ohio State football offers running back scholarship #GoBucks

Ohio State football is currently on a war path in regard to the recruiting trail and while the majority of the focus is on the class of 2025, the coaching staff is always thinking ahead. It looks like Carlos Locklyn has pulled the trigger on another offer to a star running back in the class of 2027.

Jakoby Dixon is not yet rated by most major recruiting services like 247Sports, but the star from Brenham, Texas, will be ranked high when his time comes. The sophomore had a jaw-dropping statistical output a few weeks ago, scoring seven rushing touchdowns and even earned a score through the air. Rushing for 291 yards and averaging a smooth seven yards per carry will make headlines and apparently the Buckeye coaching staff saw them.

Dixon is a unique prospect as he only stands at 5-foot, 9-inches and 183 pounds, but he runs with serious power. He will no doubt be much larger before he lands on a college campus.

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Ohio State football makes top 12 for linebacker

Ohio State football makes top 12 for linebacker #GoBucks

Ohio State football is making strides with its 2026 recruiting class and have made the final 12 of one highly sought after recruit. Anthony Davis is a four-star linebacker from the state of Georgia and has cut his list down to a dozen including the Buckeyes as well as a few other Big Ten powers like Michigan, Oregon, Penn State, and USC.

He announced his narrowed down list on X earlier in the week and although most expect him to stay closer to home, Ohio State is hoping to make a push for the star linebacker. All of the hype surrounding the Buckeye 2026 class is really focused on wide receiver, Chris Henry Jr., and rightfully so, but the class will be more than just one guy and Davis would be a great addition.

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What one thing an Ohio State football recruit loves about the receiver room

Receiver commitments love the OSU receiver room. #GoBucks

Ohio State football has consistently been able to recruit the best receivers in the country. It was able to get the No. 2 receiver in the Class of 2019, Garrett Wilson, and the No. 1 and No. 2 receiver in the Class of 2020, Julian Fleming and Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

It goes farther back than then as well with the likes of Michael Thomas and Chris Olave. However, over the last half a decade, the Buckeyes have dominated recruiting receivers, partly because of Brian Hartline, their former NFL receiver turned receivers coach. He is also the co-offensive coordinator.

More recently, Ohio State snagged the No. 1 player in the Class of 2024, a generational talent in receiver Jeremiah Smith. The freshman phenom had two touchdowns in the team’s season-opening win over Akron.

Donovan Murph, a four-star recruit in the Class of 2026, who the Buckeyes have offered a spot to, was at the game. He noticed a difference in the Ohio State receiver room, something that differentiates the program.

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“I’m glad I went. What stood out to me a lot was the receiver room and how efficient it was, it’s not just one person,” Murph told Eleven Warriors. “That’s one thing I really look for, a competitive room. I don’t want to play just because I was good in high school, I want to work for everything I get. I see that type of mentality at Ohio State. I love the transparency with coach Hartline, I can appreciate that, he’s a straight up coach and will tell it like it is. That’s something I look for.”

Murph has numerous Division 1 offers which include Auburn, Clemson, Alabama, Penn State, and numerous others. The Buckeyes are a top-three program for Murph after his visit.

From Columbia, South Carolina, Murph is the 19th-best receiver in the Class of 2026 according to 247Sports. From the sound of it, he’s ready to compete at Ohio State and loves the stardom the program has.

Hartline and company have built a program that players want to be in, and one where iron sharpens iron. That’s seen by recruits and continues to make Ohio State a favorable spot for the nation’s best.