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Five-star wide receiver Chris Henry Jr. made his season debut with Mater Dei over the weekend. The pass catcher shined with a 135-yard performance that put his playmaking abilities on full display.
Henry taunted his desperate suitors on the field after hauling in a long touchdown catch. He reaffirmed his commitment to Ohio State with a celebration.
Henry is one of the top wide receiving prospects in the nation. A class of 2026 recruit, he is considered a Top 25 player regardless of position.
He made his pledge to the Buckeyes in July of 2023. Still, other programs continue to pursue.
Texas and Oregon are still recruiting Chris Henry Jr.
According to Marcus Benjamin of Rivals, the Longhorns and Ducks are still hopeful for a flip. Interestingly enough, those schools have two of the biggest NIL bankrolls in the sport.
Texas is expected to spend upwards of $40 million on its 2025 roster. Oregon is said to have unlimited support from Nike founder Phil Knight.
Those two programs ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in NIL spending. Money is no object to the schools.
The NIL funds have had major impacts on recruiting. Texas landed the nation’s top class this past cycle. Oregon was close behind at No. 3. They’re both looking to add a potential headliner to their 2026 classes.
The wideout reaffirmed his commitment after scoring a touchdown in his season debut. He taunted the ‘Horns and Ducks in the process.
Henry rejected his suitors’ flip attempts.
Chris Henry Jr. caught four passes for 135 yards and two scores. He had an early nominee for Catch of the Year on one of the touchdown receptions.
Here’s another angle.
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The pass catcher capped the catch and run with an Ohio State themed celebration. He’s sticking with his commitment even as others continue to chase him.
That’s a good sign for the Buckeyes. Their top prospect remains loyal to the program. The celebration, however, will do little to stop Texas and Oregon from continuing their pursuits.