Legend Bey’s recruitment journey wasn’t just unconventional - it was downright dizzying. But when the dust finally settled, the Ohio State Buckeyes came out on top, landing one of the more intriguing prospects in the 2025 class.
On Tuesday, Bey officially signed with Ohio State, closing the loop on a wild few weeks that saw him commit, decommit, and recommit - twice. The 4-star quarterback, listed as an athlete out of Forney, Texas, had originally pledged to Tennessee.
Then, about a month ago, he flipped to Ohio State. That seemed like the end of it… until early signing day rolled around and he stunned everyone by signing with the Volunteers instead.
The plot thickened with reports suggesting family dynamics played a major role in the back-and-forth. A tweet surfaced indicating Bey’s family, particularly his mother, wasn’t on board with him heading to Columbus - allegedly pushing him to stick with Tennessee. There was even chatter that his initial flip back to the Vols came under pressure from home.
And yet, on signing day, Bey told a local reporter he was still planning to go to Ohio State - even after wide receivers coach Brian Hartline left the program. That statement turned heads. But just hours later, he signed with Tennessee, throwing the whole situation into chaos.
Now, just weeks later, Bey has been released from his Tennessee commitment and is officially headed to Columbus. For Ryan Day and the Buckeyes, this is a significant win.
Bey brings size, athleticism, and upside to the quarterback room - and his ability to line up at multiple positions only adds to his value. He’s a dynamic playmaker with a high ceiling, the kind of athlete who can thrive in Ohio State’s system.
The full story behind this recruitment saga may still be unfolding, but what’s clear is this: Ohio State stayed the course, and now they’ve landed a game-changing talent.