Breaking: Five-Star WR Chris Henry Jr. Commits to Ohio State, Cancels Visits to Michigan, Alabama, and LSU

Breaking: Five-Star WR Chris Henry Jr. Commits to Ohio State, Cancels Visits to Michigan, Alabama, and LSU.

 

In a major recruiting win for Ohio State, five-star wide receiver Chris Henry Jr. has officially committed to the Buckeyes, shutting down his recruitment and canceling scheduled visits to Michigan, Alabama, and LSU. The elite pass-catcher, widely regarded as one of the top prospects in the country, made his decision public, giving head coach Ryan Day and wide receivers coach Brian Hartline another massive addition to their already talented offensive arsenal.

 

Henry Jr., the son of the late former NFL receiver Chris Henry, has been a dominant force at California’s Mater Dei High School. At 6-foot-5 and 185 pounds, he possesses a rare combination of size, speed, and elite route-running ability that has made him one of the most sought-after recruits in the 2026 class.

 

Ohio State had been the favorite in his recruitment for months, with Hartline playing a crucial role in sealing the deal. The Buckeyes have become a pipeline for elite wide receiver talent, sending players like Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave, and Marvin Harrison Jr. to the NFL. Henry Jr. appears to be next in line.

 

His commitment is a massive blow to Michigan, Alabama, and LSU, who were all hoping to land the elite playmaker. With Henry Jr. now locked in, Ohio State continues to build one of the most dangerous receiving corps in the nation.

 

Buckeye fans can expect Henry Jr. to make an immediate impact once he arrives in Columbus, further cementing Ohio State’s reputation as “Wide Receiver U.”