WATCH: Ohio State’s New 4-Star Receiver Jerquaden Guilford Reveals Game-Changing Skills in Exclusive Recruiting Video!

In case you missed the news of the day, Ohio State landed one of its coveted wide receiver targets on Friday when 4-star 2026 wide receiver Jerquaden Guilford announced his verbal commitment to the Buckeyes over a hard-charging Ole Miss program. He makes the fifth receiver recruit for Brian Hartline and OSU, and one that seemed to be teetering on heading away from OSU after his announcement was postponed earlier in the month. Guilford was also a former Penn State commit back in December before opening things back up.

Ohio State football 2026 recruiting commitment trackerWe like to share a little film of each Ohio State football recruit by mining for it by checking out our friends at Hudl, and we think you’ll like what you see with Guilford when you check out some of the highlights from his junior season.

He looks smooth, seems to get separation easily at all three levels of the defense, and clearly has top-end breakaway speed and length that could result in significant development once he gets into a program that can utilize his gifts appropriately. Ohio State would seem to fit that bill.

Guilford makes the 21st commitment in the 2026 class for the Buckeyes as they look to put the final touches on another top ten, potentially top five recruiting cycle.Related News:

Contact/Follow us @BuckeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Ohio State news, notes and opinion. Follow Phil Harrison on X.Friday’s revelation sent a ripple through the college football recruiting landscape, as the Buckeyes secured a prized four-star wide receiver commitment for their 2026 haul. Jerquaden Guilford, a player whose talents have kept recruiters on edge—including a persistent Ole Miss pursuit—made it official, choosing Ohio State over their Southern suitors. This isn’t just another name on the roster; it’s a turning point for Brian Hartline’s receiver room, now boasting its fifth stellar recruit. Guilford’s journey has been nothing if not intriguing—once committed to Penn State, then reopening his recruitment, his eventual pledge to Ohio State adds another twist to an already compelling narrative. Watching his junior highlights, you can’t help but admire his fluidity, his knack for shaking defenders at all levels, and that explosive speed paired with enviable reach. The program is known for honing raw talent into gridiron greatness, and Guilford seems poised to thrive there. As the Buckeyes edge closer to closing out a top-tier 2026 class — their 21st commitment secured — expectations for an elite recruiting cycle are soaring. Trust me, this signing is just the beginning of a fascinating chapter for Ohio State’s offense. LEARN MORE