The Ohio State Buckeyes, known for consistently landing elite wide receiver talent, will likely be missing a five-star prospect in their 2025 recruiting class. Over the past few years, Ohio State has seen immense success at the wide receiver position, sending stars like Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Marvin Harrison Jr. to the NFL. Their college-to-NFL pipeline has given them an edge in recruiting, especially under the guidance of receivers coach Brian Hartline.
Currently, the Buckeyes have a stacked receiver room with future NFL prospects such as Emeka Egbuka, Carnell Tate, Brandon Inniss, and Jeremiah Smith. These players are poised to be top draft picks between 2025 and 2027, continuing the program’s tradition of producing top-tier wideouts.
Despite boasting a strong 2025 recruiting class overall, Ohio State has fallen short in securing a five-star wide receiver this cycle. While they have locked in commitments from three four-star receivers—Quincy Porter, De’zie Jones, and Phillip Bell—along with three-star Bodpegn Miller, the absence of a five-star recruit is notable.
In July, Ohio State made a late push for five-star receiver Jerome Myles, a 6’2″, 205-pound standout who had decommitted from Ole Miss and was rapidly climbing the recruiting rankings. This move came as another five-star target, Jaime Ffrench, seemed to be leaning toward other schools, eventually committing to the Texas Longhorns. However, despite their efforts, the Buckeyes were unable to land Myles. He recently announced his commitment date of September 18th and revealed that his final choices are Texas A&M, USC, and Utah—excluding Ohio State from consideration.
While landing Myles would have been a significant addition to the 2025 class, Ohio State remains in a solid position. Their current wide receiver recruits—Porter, Jones, Bell, and Miller—are still highly regarded, and Hartline’s proven track record of developing receivers into NFL-caliber players should instill confidence. The Buckeyes’ depth at the position also means these recruits will likely have time to develop before taking the field, lessening the immediate impact of not securing a five-star.
For Ohio State, missing out on Myles is far from a devastating blow, but it does highlight the increasingly competitive nature of wide receiver recruiting. As Myles prepares to announce his decision, Ohio State fans may be hoping he lands at either Utah or Texas A&M, which would prevent him from becoming a future opponent in Big Ten play. Regardless, the Buckeyes continue to build one of the most formidable wide receiver groups in college football, even without a five-star addition in this recruiting cycle.