Oregon had its sights set on another major wide receiver target, but Jett Harrison is headed to Columbus.
The five-star pass catcher and No. 1 recruit in the 2028 class announced his commitment to Ohio State, picking the Buckeyes over Oregon and Miami after visiting all three programs this spring. Harrison had previously said he wanted to build his own path and that his family ties to Ohio State would not shape his decision, but in the end he will follow the family line to Columbus.
That connection runs deep. Harrison is the younger brother of former Ohio State standout and current Arizona Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., and the son of NFL Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison. From the start, Ohio State looked like the natural fit, and that is where he landed.
For Oregon, it was a real swing. The Ducks made a strong push, but Harrison is committing more than a year before his signing day, which gives this pledge a chance to hold.
He already knows the recruiting game well because of his family background, so locking in early and avoiding the grind of next spring could make sense. Even so, Oregon is not expected to back off.
Harrison is heading into his junior season at St. Joseph's Prep School in Philadelphia, where he has built a reputation as a dynamic playmaker. He could become a future headache for the Ducks when Oregon and Ohio State meet down the road.
The good news for Oregon is that the receiver room is still in strong shape. The Ducks have already landed five-star Dakota Guerrant and are trending toward five-star Xavier Sabb, giving them plenty of high-end talent for the future. They are also involved early with 2028 receivers Braylon Clark and Brysen Wright, among others.
So while Oregon missed on the youngest Harrison brother, the Ducks still have several promising options on the board.
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