COMMITTED: Ohio State Lands No. 1 Recruit in the 2028 Class: WR Jett Harrison Commits
The Buckeyes continue to stack elite talent at wide receiver, adding the nation’s top-ranked prospect and another member of football royalty.
The Harrison File
Class: 2028
Position: Wide Receiver
Height/Weight: 6-1, 175 pounds
School: St. Joseph’s Preparatory School (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Rivals Ranking: ★★★★★
National Ranking: No. 1 Overall | No. 1 Wide Receiver
Ohio State’s reputation as the premier destination for elite wide receivers took another major step forward Wednesday as five-star wide receiver Jett Harrison announced his commitment to the Buckeyes.
The standout from St. Joseph’s Preparatory School selected Ohio State over finalists including University of Miami, University of Oregon, and University of Southern California, giving Ryan Day another cornerstone piece in the 2028 recruiting class.
Harrison enters the cycle as Rivals’ No. 1 overall prospect and becomes the third commitment for Ohio State’s 2028 class, joining highly regarded defensive end Jameer Whyce and running back Elijah Newman-Hall. His multiple visits to Columbus over the past several months only strengthened the relationship before his decision.
On the field, Harrison has already built a reputation as one of the nation’s most polished young receivers. His ability to consistently separate at the top of routes, attack the football in the air, and finish through contact makes him one of the most complete receiver prospects in recent memory. Despite still having several years before college, his technical development has drawn praise from evaluators who believe his route-running and ball skills are already operating at an unusually advanced level.
Of course, the last name carries plenty of weight. Harrison is the son of Marvin Harrison and the younger brother of former Buckeye star Marvin Harrison Jr.. But those closest to him consistently point to something beyond genetics—his competitive drive. Growing up playing against older competition and being challenged daily has helped shape a player who embraces difficult situations rather than avoiding them.
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Coach’s Take
Talent may get the headlines, but what stands out most is how refined Jett Harrison already is as a football player. You can see a receiver who understands leverage, pacing, and how to manipulate defenders instead of simply relying on athletic ability. Those are traits that typically separate good college receivers from future NFL players.
Ohio State has built its receiver room on elite development, not just elite recruiting. Harrison fits that mold perfectly. He arrives with outstanding physical tools, but more importantly, he appears to have the work ethic and competitive mindset that have become trademarks of Buckeye receivers over the last decade.
It’s still early in the 2028 cycle, but adding the nation’s No. 1 player is another reminder that Ohio State remains the standard when elite wide receivers start deciding where they want to spend the next chapter of their careers.
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