“5-Star WR Chris Henry Jr. Drops Bombshell on Recruitment — Fans Left Guessing Where He’ll Land!”

In a surprising twist on the recruiting scene, Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks were met with some disappointing news on Tuesday regarding the highly sought-after 5-star wide receiver, Chris Henry Jr. This talented young athlete, who has captivated recruiters nationwide, has decided to halt his recruitment process, leaving many pondering the implications for the Ducks, especially given his prior connections to the program. According to a report by On3’s Hayes Fawcett, Henry has scrapped upcoming visits to Oregon, as well as to other major contenders like the USC Trojans and Miami Hurricanes, reaffirming his commitment to the Ohio State Buckeyes. Standing tall at 6-foot-5 and hailed as one of the premier talents in the 2026 class, the Mater Dei standout has previously explored his options in Oregon while remaining steadfast in his allegiance to Ohio State—until now. This change of heart raises questions about the future of the Ducks’ recruitment strategy, as they now face the reality of potentially losing out on one of the biggest names in high school football. As the story unfolds, we’ll see if Lanning’s staff can maintain some semblance of a relationship with Henry, or if his path is firmly set elsewhere. LEARN MOREThat changed on Tuesday, though, with Henry announcing that he will no longer be looking elsewhere, and locking in with the Ducks.Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks got some unfortunate news on the recruiting trail on Tuesday when it comes to 5-star wide receiver Chris Henry Jr.According to On3’s Hayes Fawcett, Henry has shut down his recruitment and canceled his visits to see the Oregon Ducks, USC Trojans, and Miami Hurricanes this summer. Henry, who has been committed to the Ohio State Buckeyes for over a year, will only be taking an official visit to Columbus this offseason.

The 6-foot-5 Mater Dei product is rated by the 247Sports Composite as the No. 9 overall player in the 2026 class, and the No. 2 WR. He has visited Oregon a number of times over the past couple of years, and has kept his line open with the Ducks despite his verbal commitment to Ohio State.It’s fair to think that Lanning and his staff will keep pushing with Henry and try to maintain a relationship, but at this point, the likelihood that he flips to any other school is obviously low.