Breaking News: Top Wide Receivers Decommit and Flip to Ohio State, Full Commitment Over Clemson and Tennessee
In a stunning turn of events, two of the top wide receiver recruits in the 2025 class have decommitted from their previous schools and pledged full commitment to Ohio State. The highly coveted prospects, both ranked among the top 10 wide receivers in the nation, had originally committed to Clemson and Tennessee but have now chosen the Buckeyes, signaling a massive win for head coach Ryan Day and the Ohio State football program.
The two players, who have been some of the most talked-about names in recruiting circles this year, made the announcement separately on social media, each citing Ohio State’s reputation for developing elite wide receivers and their potential to compete for national championships as the key factors in their decision.
One of the players, a 6-foot-3 speedster from Florida, had been committed to Clemson for several months but revealed in his decommitment tweet that his change of heart was influenced by Ohio State’s consistently high-powered offense and wide receiver development under Day. “After careful consideration and reflecting on my goals for the future, I’ve decided that Ohio State offers the best opportunity for me to achieve those dreams,” the player wrote. “I’m excited to officially commit to the Buckeye family and can’t wait to get to work.”
The second wide receiver, a 6-foot-4 physical receiver from Tennessee, had previously committed to the Volunteers but cited his admiration for Ohio State’s success in developing NFL-caliber talent as a driving force behind his decision. “Ohio State is the place where I can take my game to the next level. I’ve built a great relationship with Coach Day and the coaching staff, and I’m excited to join such a talented group of receivers,” he said in his commitment statement.
Both players are known for their elite athleticism, with the Florida recruit boasting explosive speed and the Tennessee recruit known for his ability to dominate in contested catches and physical matchups. Together, they represent a dynamic and highly complementary duo that will enhance Ohio State’s already impressive wide receiver corps.
Ryan Day and Ohio State have long been known for their ability to develop wide receivers who thrive in the NFL, with recent standouts like Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba all being products of the program. With these two commitments, Day has solidified Ohio State’s position as a destination for elite pass-catching talent, and the Buckeyes are now poised to have one of the most explosive receiving units in college football for the coming years.
Clemson and Tennessee, both of whom were considered serious contenders to land these top wide receivers, will need to reassess their recruiting strategies as they face a growing challenge from Ohio State in the national recruiting race. However, for now, all eyes are on the Buckeyes, who have now secured two of the nation’s best wide receivers for their 2025 class.
