But based on the products, the results, and the NFL resumes, you can argue that Ohio State University is the premium program for wide receivers looking to break into the NFL.

From current professional products like Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Emeka Egbuka to the current dynamic duo core of Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate, perhaps it shouldn’t be a question.

But there will be no definitive, because LSU has a top notch resume as well. But in terms of longevity, it always seems like the Buckeyes run the table at receiver.

The 2026 class is no different. 

This past April, the Buckeyes received a commitment from Chris Henry Jr., the son of Chris Henry Sr., the late NFL receiver who played for the Cincinnati Bengals.

Rivals recently came out ranking the 2026 class by each position group, and Henry slotted in as the number-four receiver in his class, which can come in as a surprise that he’s not higher, but an injury that ruled him out most of last season, hurt his stock. Above him is Jase Matthews (Auburn), Tristen Keys (Tennessee), and Naeem Burroughs (Clemson).

Henry dazzled in highlights, and those who remembered when his dad played, are probably starting to feel old right about now (like the person writing this).

Even though he missed a bulk of his junior season in high school, it’s hard to ignore the fact that he towers over everyone in his path.

Standing at 6-foot-6, there’s certainly room to bulk up with his 195 pound frame. But Henry has an explosiveness that is hard to replicate, and what initially made him stand out to wide receiver coach Brian Hartline.

He has all the tools to be one of the best receivers not just in his class, but in college football. 

With his height, agility, and some of the best hands, Henry has the chance to be one of the best red zone threats as well.

Greg Biggins, the Director of Scouting at 247Sports seems to think he can eat up defenses when his team is in the red zone.

“Dominant in the air on jump balls and a matchup nightmare in the red zone. Needs to continue to fill out and gain strength and as he does, his game will take off to another level. Has rare traits and if he hits his ceiling, has 1st round NFL Draft upside.”

His father played the same style as he does – long, great hands, can catch anything in his path, and was reliable. 

But from the looks of it, it looks like Henry Jr. has more of an elite skillset, and could even be better than his father was. It’s too early to tell, but it certainly seems like Ohio State has yet another good one.