Ohio State Buckeyes Land Commitment From Ole Miss Football Wide Receiver Target

Fort Wayne (Ind.) Northrop three-star wide receiver Jerquaden Guilford has committed to Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes, he revealed via social media on Friday.

Guilford, the No. 1 prospect in Indiana, selected the defending National Champions over the Ole Miss Rebels, Michigan Wolverines, and Indiana Hoosiers, among others.

After dishing out an offer in May, the Ole Miss program hit the ground running in their pursuit of the Hoosier State wideout.

Then, the Rebels were quickly labeled a finalist for the talented 6-foot-2, 180-pounder alongside the Ohio State Buckeyes, Michigan Wolverines and Indiana Hoosiers.

The hometown Hoosiers were then viewed as the favorite in his recruitment, but Kiffin and Co. battled back into the mix for the sought-after prospect down the stretch.

After taking an official visit to the Magnolia State in June, Ole Miss made a significant move in his process.

“Oh, it definitely blew my mind. It blew whatever I thought out of the water. I loved it," Guilford told Rivals.

Following the official, the predictions began rolling in for the Ole Miss Rebels to beat out the Ohio State Buckeyes, Michigan Wolverines and Indiana Hoosiers for Guilford's services.

247Sports' Sam Webb then logged a prediction in favor of Kiffin and the Rebels to earn the commitment.

Guilford was set to reveal a commitment decision on Friday, June 27, but altered his plans with a new decision date locked in for July 18.

Once the decision date was pushed back, it was the Ohio State Buckeyes that began trending for the coveted Indiana wideout.