Touching News: Stunned as Top WR Chris Henry Flips to Ohio State Football Over Tennessee Vols, Snubs Alabama, Gators, and Kentucky.

Touching News: Stunned as Top WR Chris Henry Flips to Ohio State Football Over Tennessee Vols, Snubs Alabama, Gators, and Kentucky.

 

In a stunning turn of events, 5-star wide receiver Chris Henry Jr. has flipped his commitment to Ohio State, sending shockwaves through the college football recruiting world. Widely expected to choose Tennessee, Henry surprised many by pledging his future to the Buckeyes, bypassing a slew of SEC powerhouses including Alabama, Florida, and Kentucky.

 

The elite wideout, ranked among the top receivers in the 2025 class, had long been considered a Vols lean after multiple visits to Knoxville and a strong relationship with Tennessee’s coaching staff. However, in a move that has left fans and analysts alike scrambling for answers, Henry announced via social media that he will instead join Ohio State’s storied program.

 

“I’ve prayed on it, talked to my family, and I know this is where I’m meant to be,” Henry wrote. “I’m officially a Buckeye.”

 

The commitment is a massive win for Ryan Day and the Ohio State staff, who continue to dominate on the recruiting trail, especially at wide receiver. It also signals their intent to maintain their place as a national contender amid fierce competition.

 

For Tennessee, it’s a gut punch. The Vols were thought to be in prime position to land Henry, and losing him to a Big Ten powerhouse rather than an SEC rival only deepens the sting. Alabama, Florida, and Kentucky, all of whom had hosted Henry on visits, were also left on the outside looking in.

 

Chris Henry Jr.’s flip highlights the unpredictable nature of recruiting and the continued pull of Ohio State’s development pipeline, especially for top-tier pass-catchers. With Henry now heading north to Columbus, the Buckeyes’ 2025 class just got even stronger.