Meet The Commits: An in-depth look at all four commits in Ohio State's 2026 class
COLUMBUS – Ohio State has four verbal commits in its 2026 as it prepares to start spring practice.
The Buckeyes the No. 7 overall recruiting class in the On3 Industry Team Recruiting Rankings after the latest 2026 On300 release.
Lettermen Row provides a look at all of Ohio State’s verbal commits this cycle as of March 1.
Five-star WR Chris Henry Jr.
Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio
School: Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei
Height: 6-foot-5
Weight: 195 pounds
Commitment Date: July 28, 2023
Primary Recruiter: Ohio State offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach Brian Hartline
Top Offers: Miami, Oregon, Texas and USC
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 8 overall prospect, No. 2 wide receiver and No. 1 prospect in California
On3 ranking: No. 24 overall prospect, No. 4 wide receiver and No. 6 prospect in California
Four-star CB Jakob Weatherspon
Hometown: Avon, Ohio
School: Avon (Ohio)
Height: 5-foot-11
Weight: 172 pounds
Commitment Date: January 2, 2025
Primary Recruiter: Ohio State secondary coach and cornerbacks coach Tim Walton
Top Offers: Notre Dame, Michigan, Oregon, Penn State and Wisconsin.
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 144 overall prospect, No. 6 athlete and No. 6 prospect in Ohio
On3 ranking: No. 133 overall prospect, No. 6 athlete and No. 8 prospect in Ohio
Four-star WR Jaeden Ricketts
Hometown: Pataskala, Ohio
School: Pataskala (Ohio) Watkins Memorial
Height: 6-foot
Weight: 187 pounds
Commitment Date: November 16, 2024
Primary Recruiter: Ohio State offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach Brian Hartline
Top Offers: Illinois, Indiana and West Virginia
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 334 overall prospect, No. 42 wide receiver and No. 18 prospect in Ohio
On3 ranking: No. 192 overall prospect, No. 27 wide receiver and No. 12 prospect in Ohio
Four-star TE Corbyn Fordham
Hometown: Jacksonville, Florida
School: Jacksonville (Ohio) The Bolles School
Height: 6-foot-3.5
Weight: 215 pounds
Commitment Date: November 28, 2024
Primary Recruiter: Ohio State co-offensive coordinator and tight ends coach Keenan Bailey
Top Offers: Clemson, Florida and Georgia
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 374 overall prospect, No. 19 tight end and No. 57 prospect in Florida
On3 ranking: No. 35 tight end and No. 117 prospect in Florida
