Ohio State just added another big name to its recruiting haul, and this one carries a familiar last name.
Jett Harrison, the brother of Ohio State football legend Marvin Harrison Jr., has committed to the Buckeyes. The five-star receiver is now officially pledged to sign with Ohio State, a move that had been widely expected given how long he has been connected to the program and how strong his relationship has been with the coaching staff since he was young.
For Cortez Hankton, it marks a major win on the trail. Since stepping in for Brian Hartline in recruiting, Hankton has continued Ohio State’s run of landing elite pass-catchers, and Harrison is his first five-star recruit won on his own.
Harrison is rated as the second-best receiver in the 2028 recruiting class and the fourth-best player overall. He checks in at 6-foot-1 and 175 pounds, making him smaller than his older brother, but his high school ranking is even stronger. That alone should get the attention of the rest of the country.
The connection to Ohio State runs deep. Harrison grew up around the program, saw how Ryan Day treated Marvin Harrison Jr., and has had a front-row view of what the Buckeyes can do for top-tier receivers. That familiarity appears to have made this an easy call.
His commitment also gives Hankton something meaningful to point to as he settles into his role. Landing a five-star of this caliber - even one with a famous family tie - helps quiet any early doubts about whether Ohio State could recruit at the same level after Hartline’s departure.
And the Buckeyes aren’t done making noise.
June was already a strong month for Ohio State on the recruiting front, highlighted by multiple 2027 commitments and a five-star defensive lineman in Marcus Fakatou. They also picked up 2029 recruit Austin Miller, who isn’t ranked yet but could eventually end up as the top receiver in his class.
Now July is opening with more momentum. Ohio State could still add Monsanna Torbert at cornerback, which would make the start of the month even louder. If that happens, the Buckeyes will be rolling with serious recruiting heat as they move toward practice later this month and begin preparing game plans for this season’s opponents.
As for Harrison, the expectation is that he will become a major part of the offense when he arrives on campus in a couple of years. Flips are always part of the recruiting world, but this one feels solid. He knows what Ohio State can do for elite receivers, and he knows the path that has already been carved out in Columbus.
The Buckeyes are also hoping Hankton can help land another five-star receiver, Monshun Sales. If that happens, this class would look even better. For now, though, Ohio State can celebrate another huge commitment and another familiar name heading to Columbus.
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