Ohio State kept its grip on the top of the recruiting world Wednesday, landing a commitment from five-star wide receiver Jett Harrison, the nation’s No. 1 overall prospect in the 2028 class according to On3.
Harrison chose the Buckeyes over Oregon and Miami, giving Ryan Day’s program a major early win in the cycle. The Philadelphia native is already viewed as one of the most advanced young receivers in the country, and Rivals has him ranked as the No. 1 overall player in the 2028 class and the top wide receiver nationally.
At 6-foot-2 and 175 pounds, Harrison has built his reputation at St. Joseph’s Prep on polished route running, strong body control and elite ball skills. Rivals’ scouting report also credits him with the kind of separation ability and contested-catch production that make him stand out even among the nation’s best young prospects.
The commitment also keeps a major football family name tied to Columbus. Harrison is the younger brother of Arizona Cardinals star Marvin Harrison Jr., who became one of the most decorated receivers in Ohio State history before going No. 4 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. His father, Marvin Harrison Sr., is an NFL Hall of Famer who spent his entire career with the Indianapolis Colts.
Jett Harrison has already shown plenty of belief in his own game. Earlier this summer, he told Rivals, "I think I'm better than him at this age," Harrison said.
"I'm more developed. He had his strengths, I have mine, and we are similar, but different."
Ohio State’s track record at receiver makes the fit obvious. Over the past decade, the Buckeyes have turned out a long line of NFL standouts, including Marvin Harrison Jr., Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Terry McLaurin, Emeka Egbuka and Jeremiah Smith.
For Ohio State, the addition of Harrison is also a recruiting statement. He becomes the third pledge in the Buckeyes’ 2028 class, joining four-star running back Elijah Newman-Hall and four-star defensive lineman Jameer Whyce. And with a player of Harrison’s stature on board this early, the ripple effect could be real as Ohio State continues chasing more elite talent.
Rivals’ comparison for Harrison points to Minnesota Vikings star Justin Jefferson, a nod to the kind of ceiling evaluators see in his game. For the Buckeyes, Wednesday brought both a headline commitment and another reminder that the program remains one of the sport’s premier destinations for top-tier receivers.
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