Elite five-star Ohio State commit’s latest act makes it look like it’s going to be unfair when he teams up with Jeremiah Smith
It just might be unfair once he teams up with Jeremiah Smith in Columbus.
Every recruiting cycle, it seems like Ohio State offensive coordinator Brian Hartline finds another wide receiver who eventually makes his way to the NFL.
Most recently it was Emeka Egbuka. Next up is Carnell Tate, and following him is Jeremiah Smith. No other program in college football is producing high-end wide receiver talent at the rate the Buckeyes are.
Chris Henry Jr., a five-star prospect in the 2026 class, looks poised to keep that tradition alive. Hartline has another special talent on the way, and Henry showed why in a nationally anticipated high school showdown. Mater Dei (CA) defeated St. Thomas Aquinas (FL), 26-23, with Henry playing a starring role.
Henry finished with four catches for 135 yards and two touchdowns, flashing the elite skill set that makes him one of the top players in the country. He also made several highlight-worthy grabs that quickly made their way across social media.
According to the 247Sports Composite, Henry is ranked as the No. 3 wide receiver and No. 21 overall player in the nation for the class of 2026. His Mater Dei teammate, Kayden Dixon-Wyatt, is also a top-15 wideout and is expected to join him in Columbus.
As things stand, Ohio State could have one season with both Jeremiah Smith and Chris Henry Jr. on the field together—a physically imposing duo that will be a nightmare for any defense. By then, Quincy Porter may also be near the top of the depth chart, giving the Buckeyes another dangerous option.
Henry may not replicate Smith’s instant superstar impact as a freshman, but he has the talent to play right away in Columbus and make an early difference. Hartline has landed yet another wideout who looks ready to thrive the moment he steps on campus.
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