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I’ve been telling my wife this for years and what have I got to show for it

Jerquaden Guilford’s path to playing time is clear, and Ohio State’s future is counting on it​

Jerquaden Guilford enters one of the deepest receiver rooms in college football, but the former four-star prospect has all the tools to develop into a major contributor when Ohio State’s next wave of stars takes over.

Ohio State rarely asks true freshman wide receivers to become instant stars. It has happened before, Jeremiah Smith immediately became one of the best players in college football. Chris Henry Jr. is expected to have a major role from Day One this season. But those are exceptions, not the rule.

More often, Ryan Day allows receivers to spend a year learning the offense, developing physically, refining their route running, and adjusting to one of the deepest receiver rooms in the country before their opportunity arrives. That is exactly why Jerquaden Guilford’s long term outlook is so exciting.

The Fort Wayne native may not fill the stat sheet during his freshman season, but everything about his profile suggests Ohio State could be developing another future star. His combination of size, route running, body control, and athletic upside gives him one of the highest ceilings in the Buckeyes’ 2026 recruiting class.

If his progression follows the typical Ohio State wide receiver timeline, the next three seasons could tell the story of one of the program’s next great receivers.

Year one is about development, not production​

Ohio State just simply does not need Jerquaden Guilford to play significant snaps in 2026. That is a luxury few programs can offer.

The Buckeyes return arguably the best receiver in college football in Jeremiah Smith, while Brandon Inniss, Devin McCuin, Chris Henry Jr, and several experienced veterans headline one of the nation’s deepest receiver rooms. Earning meaningful offensive snaps as a freshman in that environment would be difficult for almost anyone.

Instead, Guilford’s first season should be spent exactly how Ohio State prefers to develop young receivers. Learning the offense, building strength, and perfecting the details that separate good receivers from future NFL Draft picks.

There is every reason to believe he is capable of making the leap. Guilford was one of the biggest risers in the 2026 recruiting cycle. After originally flying under the radar, he exploded nationally during his senior season, eventually finishing as one of the country’s top receiver prospects following an outstanding week at the Navy All American Bowl.

Ohio State beat out Michigan, Ole Miss, Indiana and several other Power Four programs to land his commitment after staying persistent throughout his recruitment.

What stands out most on film is how polished Guilford already is. He is an effortless mover who wastes very little motion getting in and out of his breaks, with advanced releases, natural ball tracking, soft hands, and the ability to consistently create separation at all three levels of the field.

He attacks leverage naturally, accelerates quickly off the line of scrimmage, and uses tempo and precise route running to keep defenders off balance rather than relying solely on elite speed. Add in his outstanding body control and ability to adjust to passes downfield, and it is easy to see why Ohio State believes his ceiling is so high.

He is still developing physically, particularly adding strength against press coverage, but that is exactly the type of improvement Ohio State’s strength staff has repeatedly helped receivers make over the years. Could Guilford work his way into the rotation late in the season if he progresses the right way? Absolutely.

If injuries occur or he develops faster than expected, his route running alone gives him a chance to contribute in specialized situations. But even if his stat line remains modest, it should not change expectations. This season is about building toward something much bigger.

Year two is where the opportunity arrives​

Everything changes entering the 2027 season. It’s expected that Jeremiah Smith, Brandon Inniss, and Devin McCuin are all expected to move on to the NFL after the 2026 campaign. And that should create one of the biggest opportunities Ohio State’s receiver room has seen in years.
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Hes gonna be a good one

buchtelgrad04 said:

It should make them the opposite of happy. They lost out on a recruit to a place with worse facilities.

So what happens when those facilities are renovated?

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Exactly my thoughts.

BuckeyeNation27 said:

stared him down while laughing at him, too

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Little extra juice in it because they subbed out the keeper right before the shootout because he was some sort of “specialist”

BuckBackHome said:

Saleh’s kick was a big FU to the keeper. Right down the middle.

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stared him down while laughing at him, too

Saleh’s kick was a big FU to the keeper. Right down the middle.

Bucklion said:

Australian manager goes full Manny Acta in the shootout. Egypt breezes through

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A dingo ate his baby!

Australian manager goes full Manny Acta in the shootout. Egypt breezes through

It should make them the opposite of happy. They lost out on a recruit to a place with worse facilities.

So what happens when those facilities are renovated?

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https://www.yahoo.com/sports/articles/sec-schools-going-happy-ohio-181000400.html

SEC schools are going to be happy with what Ohio State's five-star commitment admitted about the Buckeyes​

• Ohio State Buckeyes land five-star DL Marcus Fakatou over Georgia, Texas, Notre Dame, and Oregon, marking a significant recruiting win for the program.
• Fakatou admits Ohio State's football facilities are not as fancy as other top programs, but he chose the Buckeyes due to their culture and proven player development.
• Ohio State sees Fakatou as a versatile defensive lineman who can play both inside and outside, with his commitment to the program appearing solid despite his comments on facilities.

Ohio State five-star DL Marcus Fakatou told it like it is with how things are in Columbus. Georgia and Texas will like what the player they missed out on had to say about the Buckeyes.

The Ohio State Buckeyes started the week with a substantial recruiting win by landing 2027 five-star DL Marcus Fakatou. It was a huge addition to the class for the Buckeyes, and it was even more important because they beat out multiple top-end programs.

Fakatou chose the Buckeyes over schools like Georgia, Texas, Notre Dame, and Oregon. He canceled visits to Notre Dame and Oregon before his decision was made official because he already knew where he was going.

Getting a commitment from Fakatou marked another key addition for Ohio State defensive line coach Larry Johnson. Ohio State's defensive line is in great shape going forward.

Marcus Fakatou opening up on his commitment choice sheds some light in Columbus ​

Ohio State has nice football facilities in Columbus in terms of the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, but it's not up to par with some major programs. Ohio State is soon undergoing massive renovations to get up to par with some of the best facilities in the country, but they're not there yet. Fakatou recently admitted the facilities aren't the selling point in Columbus.

"When I went to Ohio State, it really wasn't all that," Fakatou said via The Austin & Birm Show. "They definitely, and this is not to knock them or anything, but they didn't have the fanciest facility like Michigan or Texas or Georgia. But it's just something about them. That culture and everything just played a big role in it for me."

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Fakatou said it himself, it's the culture and everything else that Ohio State can use as a selling point. The Buckeyes have proven development and have shown the ability to get players to the NFL better than any other program in the country the last few years. Those things stand out more than shiny facilities that aren't going to matter in the big picture. Ohio State is still doing work to get up to par in those areas, but it doesn't have to be a focal point for them.
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Why would they be happy about it?

So they can get shallower recruits?

SEC schools are going to be happy with what Ohio State's five-star commitment admitted about the Buckeyes​

• Ohio State Buckeyes land five-star DL Marcus Fakatou over Georgia, Texas, Notre Dame, and Oregon, marking a significant recruiting win for the program.
• Fakatou admits Ohio State's football facilities are not as fancy as other top programs, but he chose the Buckeyes due to their culture and proven player development.
• Ohio State sees Fakatou as a versatile defensive lineman who can play both inside and outside, with his commitment to the program appearing solid despite his comments on facilities.

Ohio State five-star DL Marcus Fakatou told it like it is with how things are in Columbus. Georgia and Texas will like what the player they missed out on had to say about the Buckeyes.

The Ohio State Buckeyes started the week with a substantial recruiting win by landing 2027 five-star DL Marcus Fakatou. It was a huge addition to the class for the Buckeyes, and it was even more important because they beat out multiple top-end programs.

Fakatou chose the Buckeyes over schools like Georgia, Texas, Notre Dame, and Oregon. He canceled visits to Notre Dame and Oregon before his decision was made official because he already knew where he was going.

Getting a commitment from Fakatou marked another key addition for Ohio State defensive line coach Larry Johnson. Ohio State's defensive line is in great shape going forward.

Marcus Fakatou opening up on his commitment choice sheds some light in Columbus ​

Ohio State has nice football facilities in Columbus in terms of the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, but it's not up to par with some major programs. Ohio State is soon undergoing massive renovations to get up to par with some of the best facilities in the country, but they're not there yet. Fakatou recently admitted the facilities aren't the selling point in Columbus.

"When I went to Ohio State, it really wasn't all that," Fakatou said via The Austin & Birm Show. "They definitely, and this is not to knock them or anything, but they didn't have the fanciest facility like Michigan or Texas or Georgia. But it's just something about them. That culture and everything just played a big role in it for me."

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Fakatou said it himself, it's the culture and everything else that Ohio State can use as a selling point. The Buckeyes have proven development and have shown the ability to get players to the NFL better than any other program in the country the last few years. Those things stand out more than shiny facilities that aren't going to matter in the big picture. Ohio State is still doing work to get up to par in those areas, but it doesn't have to be a focal point for them.
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John Mobley Jr. Went Through NBA Draft Process “With Both Feet In,” But His “Heart Was Always at Ohio State”​

John Mobley Jr. didn’t just test the NBA draft waters, he dove in headfirst. Now back at Ohio State, he returns with a clear blueprint to improve, both as an individual and as a teammate.

Mobley loves being a Buckeye, but he knew that what's best for both his future and the Ohio State men's basketball team was for him to go through the NBA draft process while maintaining his eligibility. And not just go through it half-heartedly, but to go all in, both for him to get the best feedback and to develop and craft his game to figure out the things he must improve on the most.

"Go in with both feet in," Mobley said on June 19 while speaking to the media for the first time this offseason, words that Jake Diebler said earlier in the offseason. “Going in to do everything with the intentions of going to the NBA. Got good feedback."
Mobley didn't receive an invite to the NBA Scouting Combine, but he still had private workouts with NBA teams, all of whom gave him feedback. Although his shooting ability received rave reviews, he was told he needed to improve his defense and physicality. At 6-2 and 190 pounds, Mobley is smaller than most NBA guards, but he can make up for that to some extent by being more physical.

Now back at Ohio State for his third season with the Buckeyes, Mobley has already started to apply the feedback he received to his game.
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Five-Star Center Sydney Mobley Commits to Ohio State Women’s Basketball​

Ohio State women’s basketball has added a five-star center to its 2026-27 roster.

Sydney Mobley, who was ranked as the No. 3 center and No. 18 overall prospect in the 2027 class, announced her commitment to Ohio State on Friday. Mobley also announced she will reclassify into the 2026 class and join the Buckeyes’ roster for the 2026-27 season.

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Mobley joins the Buckeyes from nearby Big Walnut High School in Sunbury, Ohio. She’s a cousin of Ohio State men’s basketball star John Mobley Jr.

Mobley chose Ohio State after also making official visits to Illinois and Virginia. Other major programs that offered Mobley included Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan State, North Carolina, Notre Dame, South Carolina, Vanderbilt and Virginia Tech.

A 6-foot-2 post player, Mobley could play either center or power forward for Ohio State. She joins a frontcourt led by returning starters Elsa Lemmila and Kylee Kitts.

Jaxbuck said:

You've just read history books.

I want to hear it from @BB73 before I buy into which century was the peak Spanish Empire.

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The time of the Iberian Union is underrated. Combining the power of that peninsula.

It was like adding Figo, Pepe, and Cristiano Ronaldo to the Spanish squad with Xavi, Iniesta, Busquets, and David Villa.

ScriptOhio said:

This is huge news, as Tennessee knows DGG would be a major part of the offense throughout his entire career. It also speaks to the character of Gabriel Georges, as once he commits, he is expected to stay put.

This is significant for the Volunteers, as they should be taking full advantage of a player who wants to spend his entire career at one program. The blueprint is right there for Tennessee—it is now all about executing it.

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**looks over at Jeremiah Smith**

Yeah, how could Ohio State ever compete on that front.