The bye week may have taken Ohio State out of the weekly grind, but it didn’t keep one of its biggest future weapons out of the spotlight.
Five-star receiver recruit Jamier Brown delivered the kind of night that makes fans in Columbus lean forward. Playing for Wayne High School, Brown came through with a fourth-down screen pass that he turned into a touchdown, a score that put Wayne in front 56-52. That play capped a comeback from a 38-14 halftime deficit, and Wayne went on to beat Centerville 63-60.
Brown finished with two touchdown catches and also had a run on the final drive to help seal the win. It was the kind of performance that made him look like the best player on the field, which has become a familiar theme in his games.
Brown has been committed to Ohio State since November of 2024, and he has been in the Buckeyes’ 2027 recruiting class for a long time. He is expected on campus next year, and nights like this only reinforce why Ohio State is so high on him.
With Jeremiah Smith gone next season, Brown and Chris Henry Jr. are positioned to be the headliners in the receiver room. Henry Jr. should see more snaps this year, too, after showing in recent weeks that he is ready for a bigger role.
Ohio State’s hold on Brown has stayed firm even with other programs trying to pull him away. He has remained locked in on the Buckeyes and on playing for his home state school, something he has been looking forward to for two years.
The receiver pipeline has stayed strong at Ohio State even after Brian Hartline’s departure. Cortez Hankton has kept that machine rolling, holding onto Henry Jr. while also keeping Brown in the fold. He has already landed Jett Harrison for the 2028 class as well.
That matters because Ohio State’s reputation at receiver remains one of its biggest recruiting advantages. The Buckeyes continue to send first-round receivers to the NFL, and Smith’s production this season can only help keep that momentum going. If Hankton keeps recruiting at this level, there’s no reason that streak can’t keep rolling for years to come.
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