CFB insider Sam Spiegelman recently gave a massive recruiting update on the Ohio State Buckeyes' No. 1 commit in 2026 class, Chris Henry Jr.
After an incredible run in the 2026 recruiting class over the course of the last month, the Ohio State Buckeyes and head coach Ryan Day may be in the midst of a battle to maintain one of the best prospects in this cycle.
According to CFB insider Sam Spiegelman, multiple powerhouse schools within the Big 10 Conference are making a push for the Buckeyes’ No. 1 recruit in the 2026 class, Chris Henry Jr.
As the son of former NFL wide receiver Chris Henry, the five-star wideout became one of the earliest recruits to announce his commitment to Ohio State. However, it made sense for Henry to land with the Buckeyes, as his sister currently plays on the women’s basketball team.
With the combination of family ties and the program’s track record of producing stud wide receivers, the California native was presumably a slam-dunk for Day.
Unfortunately for the reigning National Champions, the additions of multiple West Coast schools to the conference may hamper Day’s pipeline out west.
Last year, Henry took unofficial visits to USC and Oregon, which are two teams that are making a late push for the young playmaker. The Trojans under head coach Lincoln Riley are building one of the best recruiting classes in the 2026 cycle, as the program is rated the No. 1 class in the upcoming cycle, according to 247Sports’ Composite.
If the Buckeyes were to lose Henry, he would be a significant loss to the program’s upcoming recruiting class. Henry is the lone five-star commit in Ohio State’s 2026 class, as well as one of five wide receiver commits.
At 6-foot-5, 205 lbs., the Mater Dei High School standout possesses a unique body frame that could make him a future star at the college level.
Henry was nothing short of impressive during his seven games this season with the Monarchs, tallying 588 receiving yards and five touchdowns on 24 receptions.
With star wide receiver Carnell Tate projected to be a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, Henry would join a pass-catching core that features Jeremiah Smith, Mylan Graham, and Bryson Rodgers as the top receivers.