Breaking News: Nation’s No. 1 Five-Star WR Flips Commitment to Ohio State over Tennessee and Louisville
In a stunning turn of events on Saturday afternoon, the nation’s No. 1-ranked player and top wide receiver has officially decommitted and flipped his commitment to the Ohio State Buckeyes, choosing Ryan Day’s powerhouse program over strong pushes from Tennessee and Louisville.
The five-star standout, who had previously been committed elsewhere, cited Ohio State’s “unmatched tradition of developing NFL receivers” and his strong relationship with wide receivers coach Brian Hartline as key factors in his decision.
“Ohio State just felt like home,” the elite prospect said in a statement. “The opportunity to play in an offense that features wide receivers at the highest level and prepares them for the league is something I can’t pass up.”
This commitment is a massive win for the Buckeyes, who already boast a top-ranked recruiting class. Adding the nation’s premier receiver only solidifies Ohio State’s status as a national recruiting juggernaut and further cements its “Wide Receiver U” reputation.
Sources close to the recruitment indicated that while Tennessee and Louisville made strong final pitches, the Buckeyes’ track record — with stars like Marvin Harrison Jr., Chris Olave, and Garrett Wilson — proved too much to overcome.
Fans in Columbus are celebrating the huge addition, and many analysts are calling this flip one of the biggest recruiting moments of the 2025 cycle.
