Insider expects Ohio State to pursue 5-star prospect who compares to former Buckeye Garrett Wilson
Ohio State Buckeyes receivers coach and top recruiter Brian Hartline doesn't like to use the transfer portal, but there's one former 5-star recruit who hit the market that is expected to draw his attention. With the Buckeyes losing Emeka Egbuka and Jayden Ballard, there's not a lot of proven talent behind Jeremiah Smith and Carnell […]
Ohio State Buckeyes receivers coach and top recruiter Brian Hartline doesn't like to use the transfer portal, but there's one former 5-star recruit who hit the market that is expected to draw his attention. With the Buckeyes losing Emeka Egbuka and Jayden Ballard, there's not a lot of proven talent behind Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate.
Adding an explosive target who can play right away would be valuable.
According to Jeremy Birmingham of THE Podcast, Texas Tech 5-star receiver Micah Hudson is expected to draw interest from the Buckeyes. Hudson, who caught only eight passes for 123 yards as a true freshman in 2024 before suffering a stress fracture in his foot, is planning to enter the transfer portal.
Hudson's decision isn't shocking. He's the highest-rated prospect to sign with Texas Tech ever, ranking 22nd in ESPN's top 300. The 6-foot, 195-pounder would be a favorite as he competes with Brandon Inniss and Mylan Graham on the depth chart.
247Sports Scouting Analyst compared Hudson to Garrett Wilson. Here's his scouting report of Hudson.
Dynamic, high-volume playmaker who can play outside or from the slot. Lean, athletic build with sneaky sinewy strength. Highly productive high school receiver who's also provided big-play punch at running back and in the return game. Vertical field stretcher with very good initial burst that also aids in run-after-catch threat. Mid-air acrobat. Capable of contorting in traffic to win contested throws. Strong with the ball. Will provide periodic highlight grabs thanks to dexterity, hand strength, and adjustment nuance. Slippery strong after the catch. Dangerous cutback threat who can string together moves to befuddle tacklers well downfield. Capable of elevating, snagging, landing, and exploding into full acceleration with little wasted motion. Shows an innate sense to avoid the worst contact when navigating mid-air collisions. Wily in ability to set up defenders while anticipating a high-point situation. Varied athletic profile includes basketball, track, and some goal-tending experience in soccer. Lacks verified combine data, but functional athleticism only improved in senior season. Displays impressive speed-changing acumen in run-after-catch opportunities; that same trait in route running could manifest more consistently through junior year, but senior year revealed noticeable progress in that category. Plenty fast but another gear may exist at the top end. For four years, proved to be one of the very best playmakers in TXHSFB. Projects as a high-major impact playmaker with a long-term ceiling that could result in early-round NFL Draft consideration.
