Ohio State Buckeyes are dealing with a major college football program with deep pockets trying to take away their prized recruit

Henry Jr. is the No. 2-rated wideout in the class of 2026 and No. 20 overall recruit, per 247sports Composite Rankings. The recruiting of the wide receiver position overall, not just Henry, is going to leak on what happens with offensive coordinator Brian Hartline. If Hartline leaves Columbus to take one of the open college football jobs, Henry would likely at least think about following him. The same can be said about other recruits. 

Wide receiver recruiting has been special under Hartline and we’re seeing that on the field every Saturday with Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate. Henry Jr. and his teammate Kayden Dixon-Wyatt are the top players committed to the Buckeyes at the position and Ohio State is going to have other teams trying to poach them up until signing day. Henry Jr. has been solid throughout his commitment with the Buckeyes and there’s no reason to expect him to waiver with Hartline in Columbus. 

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This story was originally reported by A to Z Sports on Nov 10, 2025, where it first appeared in the College Football section. Add A to Z Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.