5-star receiver Henry mulling U-turn after Ohio State coaching change

Ohio State seemed to have one of the biggest prospects in the 2026 recruiting class secured as of Wednesday morning, but five-star wide receiver Chris Henry Jr. could head elsewhere.

Henry initially announced his intention to sign with the Buckeyes during a ceremony at his high school, Mater Dei, according to ESPN's Eli Lederman.

But the wide receiver said on social media later in the day that he's still weighing his options.

Ohio State offensive coordinator Brian Hartline was named head coach of South Florida on Wednesday, which presumably prompted Henry to change tack.

He remains verbally committed to Ohio State, according to Lederman.

Henry is the No. 1-ranked receiver and No. 7 overall prospect in the ESPN 300.

The 6-foot-5, 205-pound standout gained interest from USC and Oregon late in the recruiting process. The 18-year-old previously shut down his recruitment in early April but raised speculation about his commitment Tuesday when he posted a picture of Trojans, Ducks, and Buckeyes hats on Instagram.

The talented pass-catcher is the son of late Cincinnati Bengals wideout Chris Henry.