Chris Henry Jr., a five-star wide received the top-ranked recruit in the 2026 class, has been committed to Ohio State since July 2024. However, his recent vs to the University of Oregon have sparked speculation about a potential flip to the Ducks. Henry has made multiple trips to Eugene, including attending Oregon’s game against MarylandNovember 2024 and participating in the “Saturday Night Live” cohing event in July 2 He is scheduled to return for another visit on January 25, 2025.
During these visits, Henry has expressed admiration for Oregon’s coaching staff and the program’s directionHe noted, “The relaohip I have with the coaches there—we have a great relationship. Obviously, they had a great season last year. I think it’s definitely their coaching staff. The way they run things up there is really good. I see why they’re doing so good.”Despite his commitment to Ohio State, where he has praised head coach Ryan Day as “the best coach in tation,” Henry’s continued engagement with Oregon suggests that the Ducks are making a compelling case. Oregon head coach Dan Lanning’s leadeip, which led to an undefeated regular season in 2024, has been particularly appealing.
While Henry remains committed to the Buckeyes, the persistent efforts by Oregon’s coaching staff and the program’s recent success indicate that a flip is within the realm of possibility. As the recruiting process progresses, it will be interesting to see if the Ducks can sway the nation’s top wide receiver to don their colors.
