JUST IN: 7-Foot-5, 265-Pound 5-Star WR Kyren Lacey Commits to Ohio State Over Michigan, Georgia, and Texas.

JUST IN: 7-Foot-5, 265-Pound 5-Star WR Kyren Lacey Commits to Ohio State Over Michigan, Georgia, and Texas.

 

In one of the most shocking recruiting decisions in recent memory, Kyren Lacey, a 7-foot-5, 265-pound five-star wide receiver, has committed to Ohio State, choosing the Buckeyes over powerhouse programs like Michigan, Georgia, and Texas.

 

Lacey, who possesses an almost unheard-of combination of size, speed, and athleticism, is widely considered one of the most unique recruits in college football history. Despite his towering frame—more typical of an NBA center than a wide receiver—he moves with the fluidity of a much smaller player and has drawn comparisons to Calvin Johnson and Harold Carmichael.

 

The Texas Longhorns, Georgia Bulldogs, and Michigan Wolverines all made strong pushes for Lacey, but Ohio State’s elite track record of developing wide receivers ultimately won out. Under head coach Ryan Day and wide receivers coach Brian Hartline, the Buckeyes have become the premier destination for top-tier receiving talent, producing recent NFL stars like Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave, and Marvin Harrison Jr.

 

Lacey’s commitment gives Ohio State yet another generational weapon in an already loaded offense. Standing at 7-foot-5, he presents an impossible matchup for defensive backs, with a catch radius that will make him a nightmare in the red zone. If his skills translate to the college level, he could redefine the wide receiver position entirely.

 

With National Signing Day approaching, Ohio State’s 2025 recruiting class is shaping up to be one of the best in the nation—and Lacey’s commitment only solidifies their standing as a dominant force in college

football.