Ohio State added another major name to its future with a Wednesday commitment from five-star wide receiver Jett Harrison, the nation’s No. 1 overall prospect in the 2028 recruiting class according to On3.
Harrison chose the Buckeyes over Oregon and Miami, giving Ryan Day and new wide receivers coach Cortez Hankton a huge early win in the cycle. The 6-foot-2, 175-pound standout from St. Joseph’s Prep in Philadelphia is also ranked by Rivals as the top player in the class and the No. 1 wide receiver nationally.
That kind of ranking comes with a lot of weight, and Harrison has already built the kind of résumé that makes the hype feel real. He’s known for his route running, body control and ball skills, and Rivals’ scouting report says his size, route-running ability and ball-tracking skills have drawn comparisons to Minnesota Vikings star Justin Jefferson. Scouts also like how he creates separation and finishes tough catches in traffic.
The commitment also keeps a familiar football name tied to Columbus. Harrison is the younger brother of Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., who became one of the most accomplished receivers in Ohio State history before going No. 4 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. Their father, Marvin Harrison Sr., is a Hall of Fame receiver who spent his entire NFL career with the Indianapolis Colts.
Jett Harrison has been willing to put his own stamp on that legacy. 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 has spent the last decade building its reputation as "Wide Receiver U," and Harrison is the latest elite pass catcher to buy into that pitch. The Buckeyes’ recent NFL pipeline at the position includes Marvin Harrison Jr., Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Terry McLaurin, Emeka Egbuka and Jeremiah Smith.
Harrison becomes Ohio State’s third commitment in the 2028 class, joining four-star running back Elijah Newman-Hall and four-star defensive lineman Jameer Whyce. His pledge could also help the Buckeyes with other top targets down the road, especially at wide receiver, where Ohio State has consistently stacked high-end talent.
For now, though, Wednesday belonged to Ohio State, a program that keeps landing the kind of recruits that shape the national conversation. And with Jett Harrison on board, the Buckeyes have another blue-chip piece in place - and another Harrison headed to scarlet and gray.