Wide receiver Jeremiah McClellan flips from Ohio State to Oregon
COLUMBUS — The opportunity to be great was always something on the table for Jeremiah McClellan and he thought it would be taken at Ohio State.
But time and change have surely shown, and on signing day, McClellan flipped his commitment from Ohio State to Oregon.
The Ducks were a finalist for McClellan’s pledge back in August when he committed.
McClellan is the No. 52 overall prospect and No. 13 wide receiver prospect in the On3 Industry Rankings. The 5-foot-11, 190-pound wide receiver had been committed to Ohio State since Aug. 13.
Ohio State has already signed five-star New Haven (Ind) wide receiver Mylan Graham. It is waiting for five-star Hollywood (Fla) Chaminade-Madonna wide receiver Jeremiah Smith to send in his signed letter of intent.
McClellan’s decision certainly stings, but it may not hurt as much as suspected. The Buckeyes could return star wide receiver Emeka Egbuka for another season, and the room is young but deep with Carnell Tate, Brandon Inniss, Noah Rogers and Bryson Rodgers.
Jeremiah McClellan Scouting Report
Sturdy, technical receiver with strong hands and some of the best after-catch ability in the cycle. Measured in at around 5-foot-11, 190 pounds with 31-inch arms prior to his senior season. Posts solid speed on the track with a personal best mark of 11.15 seconds in the 100 meters. One of the most reliable receivers in the cycle.
Shows strong hands at the catch point. Showed the ability to come down with impressive contested catches on the camp circuit. Can come down with jump balls when matched up against smaller defensive backs. Flashes the ability to pick up significant yards after the catch on Friday nights. Has good vision in the open field and uses his compact, powerful build to break tackles.
Looks like a high-end tackle breaker. Has the versatility to move all over the formation and make an impact in a variety of ways. Doubles as a short yardage ball-carrier for his high school. Plays with a high effort level and should be a good blocker at the college level. Does not have one overwhelming skill or trait, but is a well-rounded, high-floor receiver prospect.
