—featuring Chris Olave, Garrett Wilson, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba—are inevitable. However, the 2025 group might surpass even that elite standard.

—featuring Chris Olave, Garrett Wilson, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba—are inevitable. However, the 2025 group might surpass even that elite standard.

 

At the forefront is Carnell Tate, who showed flashes of brilliance as a freshman and is poised for a breakout season. Lining up alongside him is Brandon Inniss, another former five-star with elite route-running skills and a competitive edge reminiscent of past Buckeye greats. Adding to the firepower is Jeremiah Smith, the No. 1 overall recruit in the 2024 class, who possesses a rare blend of size, speed, and hands that make him a future first-round lock.

 

The depth doesn’t stop there. Mylan Graham and Noah Rogers—both five-star talents—give the Buckeyes a staggering arsenal of weapons, ensuring that Ohio State can rotate elite receivers without a drop-off. Combined with veteran quarterback play and Ryan Day’s high-powered offensive scheme, this unit has the potential to shatter records.

 

Ohio State has long staked its claim as “Wide Receiver U,” with Brian Hartline’s recruiting and development solidifying the Buckeyes as the premier destination for elite pass-catchers. If this group delivers as expected, the 2025 receiving corps could go down as the greatest in college football history—cementing Ohio State’s status as the gold standard for wide receiver produc

tion.