Chris Henry Jr. sheds black stripe, eyes starting WR role
Chris Henry Jr. is the latest Buckeye to shed his black stripe and now has his eyes on a starting WR spot next to Jeremiah Smith for 2026 season.
Ohio State football is in the thick of spring practice, working toward its first real game action this Saturday with its annual spring game. Earlier today, another player took a step toward helping this team reach its goals next season by shedding his black stripe. It is a player we have been talking about all spring, as wide receiver Chris Henry Jr.
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com/XRf4UJksxA ā Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) April 15, 2026 The 6ā5 freshman wide receiver from Santa Ana, California, was one of the most highly touted prospects in the country, and Ohio State was able to land him this past December. According to 247Sports, Henry Jr. is the No.
2 wide receiver in the 2026 recruiting class and a consensus five-star across all major ranking platforms. Henry Jr. losing his black stripe is a good sign for fans hoping he can be a day one starter for the Buckeyes come early September.