When it comes to producing elite wide receivers, no program does it quite like Ohio State. Long hailed as Wide Receiver U, the Buckeyes have built a legendary pipeline. From icons like Cris Carter and Terry Glenn all the way to Chris Olave and Jeremiah Smith. If you think that assembly line of talent is slowing down anytime soon, think again. Brian Hartline‘s flip is doing wonders and breaking records left and right back in Texas.

On September 23, Ohio State recruiting analyst Kaleb Longhurst took to X to highlight a jaw-dropping achievement by 2026 commit Brock Boyd: “2026 Ohio State Commit WR Brock Boyd has become Southlake Carroll’s All-Time Leading Receiver. He has 3,034 receiving yards as of now, and quite a bit of season left to add to that accomplishment👀 The Buckeyes got themselves an absolute steal 💯.” Hartline flipped the four-star wideout from Sonny Dykes TCU back in April, and it’s looking more and more like a major win for the Buckeyes.

Boyd later flexed his accomplishment on X that he’s now Southlake Carroll’s all-time leader in receiving yards, breaking a 20-year-old record set by McKay Jacobson. He reached 3,034 yards after a 90-yard game last week and is on track to add even more before his senior season ends. Boyd has shown he’s one of the best high school football players in the state of Texas.

As a junior, he caught 111 passes, gained 1,875 yards, and scored 19 touchdowns, helping Southlake Carroll reach the state championship with a 15-1 record. Even as a sophomore, he impressed with 57 catches, 797 yards, and seven touchdowns. Right now, he is considered one of the top players in the 2026 class, ranked No. 58 among wide receivers and No. 374 overall.

Boyd isn’t coming to Ohio State alone. The Buckeyes’ 2026 wide receiver class is already very strong. They have five big commits so far: Chris Henry Jr., the No. 2 wide receiver in the country, along with Kayden Dixon-Wyatt, Jaeden Ricketts, Jerquaden Guilford, and Brock Boyd himself. Brian Hartline continues to prove he’s the best WRs coach and recruiter in the nation. With a class like this on deck, Ohio State’s status as Wide Receiver U is secured for the long term.

The Buckeyes are planning to flip more

Ohio State’s 2026 recruiting class is powerful. Every major recruiting agency ranked them in the top 10. But the Buckeyes have missed some top targets recently. Part of that is because NIL and revenue-sharing rules are still unclear, which can affect recruits’ decisions. With 21 commits already, Ohio State still plans to add a few more players to finish the class.

Coaches are reviewing players this fall and winter to see how they’ve developed. While Ohio State has focused on offensive linemen and defensive backs, they’re now looking to add another linebacker. They offered Ja’Dyn Williams from Massillon Washington High School. Williams has been committed to Indiana since June, is 6-foot-2 and 205 pounds, and is ranked No. 50 among linebackers nationally. And has over 20 offers from schools like Kentucky, Rutgers, Boston College, and Cincinnati.

If Williams decides to take an official visit to Columbus, Ohio State’s chances of getting him on the team would increase a lot. Adding him would give the Buckeyes another skilled player and make their linebacker group even more impressive. Their LB room includes Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese. After this season, they are most likely heading to the NFL. Last year’s signees, Riley Pettijohn and Tarvos “TJ” Alford, are expected to become starters next season, which will make the group even stronger. The Buckeyes also have two more linebackers, Cincere Johnson and CJ Sanna, in their current recruiting class, adding depth and future potential.