Former Ohio State star has some strong advice for Chris Henry Jr., as he weighs flipping from the Buckeyes to Oregon
The Buckeyes are trying to hold on to their top recruit as he weighs flipping elsewhere.
The Ohio State Buckeyes had a down day on Wednesday, and there’s no other way to put it. With it being National Signing Day, the Buckeyes were focused on getting their commitments to sign on the dotted line. Unfortunately, on that same day, news broke that Ohio State would be losing offensive coordinator Brian Hartline.
Whenever Hartline left, it was always going to have an impact on the Buckeyes. Recruits came to Ohio State for Hartline’s development of wide receivers, so his departure has already led to a couple of decommitments. The Buckeyes still have No. 1 WR Chris Henry Jr. in the class, but he’s reportedly weighing a flip to Oregon, according to multiple reports.
Former OSU star Devin Smith keeps it real with Chris Henry Jr.
“Never talked to bro but I understand him wanting to make the best decision for his future,” Smith posted on X. “I understand change, from a coach I grew a great relationship with to a completely different coach when I arrive. One thing I know change is inevitable!”
Smith knows a thing or two about succeeding at Ohio State. The former Buckeye produced all four years in Columbus, finishing with 2,503 receiving yards and 30 touchdowns. His message came after current Buckeyes star Jeremiah Smith took to X to send a message to Henry as well.
Henry had been locked in with Ohio State, but Hartline’s departure has him rethinking things. Oregon appears to be the biggest threat, with Texas also lurking. The Buckeyes have held Henry’s commitment since July 2023, and he has been their top-ranked pledge the entire cycle.
This situation should play out over the course of the week as Ohio State works to keep Henry in the class. If they can’t, the Buckeyes could allocate those NIL resources to make a major splash in the transfer portal.
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Jeremiah Smith sends serious message to Chris Henry Jr. as he weighs sticking with his Ohio State commitment
The Buckeyes are trying to hang onto their top recruit and Jeremiah Smith has joined the cause.
