Jeremiah Smith sends three-word message to Chris Henry Jr. amid signing day uncertainty originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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National Signing Day brought its usual drama, and this time it revolved around one of Ohio State’s most prized commitments. Five-star wide receiver Chris Henry Jr., who has long been viewed as a key piece of the Buckeyes’ 2026 class, announced Wednesday he would delay signing his letter of intent while he evaluates his options.
This comes at an important time for OSU after offensive coordinator Brian Hartline moved on to be the head coach for USF.
Henry is a top wideout and No. 10 overall prospect in the 247Sports composite. He has been committed to Ohio State since July of 2023. But the departure of Hartline has quickly shifted the landscape. Hartline was a primary figure in Ohio State’s national recruiting success.
WE NEED YOU!!!!💯 https://t.co/KvZsFlqUZd
— Jeremiah Smith (@Jermiah_Smith1) December 4, 2025
As speculation swirled, star Buckeyes receiver Jeremiah Smith chimed in with a public plea. “We need you!” Smith wrote on X late Wednesday, an 11th-hour effort to sway the Buckeyes’ momentum and urge Henry to remain in the fold.
Henry plays at powerhouse Mater Dei in Southern California and was already one of the most closely watched prospects in the cycle.
The 6-foot-5, 205-pound Henry is the son of former NFL receiver Chris Henry and posted 607 receiving yards and six touchdowns as a senior, per MaxPreps. The early signing period runs through Friday, giving Ohio State a narrow window to secure one of its most important targets.
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