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Initial 2026 class rankings show Ohio is loaded with in-state targets

Stop me if you’ve heard this before, but Brian Hartline is the best receivers coach in the country and it’s not particularly close. Both in on-field development and in his recruiting efforts, you’d be hard-pressed to find an assistant that pulls more weight than he does right now. The success his position group is having over the last several years is more than you can ask for, and it’s a trend that shows no sign of slowing down considering the elite talent he is bringing in year after year.

Though it’s early, the Buckeyes have already landed the commitment of in-state product, Christ Henry Jr.