Chris Henry Jr. to Step Into Smith's Shoes | Ohio State Buckeyes Football News

Ohio State’s 2026 receiver room is wide open after Jeremiah Smith’s departure — but they’ve got a five-star rookie phenom in Chris Henry Jr. poised to fill the void. Ranked the nation’s No. 2 receiver and No. 24 overall prospect, Henry Jr. could be the next Buckeye superstar, stepping into Smith’s role as the team’s top target. With Smith drawing all the attention, Henry Jr. has a golden chance to emerge as the reliable No. 2 option — and maybe even the go-to guy sooner than expected. If he rises to the occasion, he could redefine Ohio State’s passing game and carry the torch for years to come. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7c0e16fe3707fde0