Jerquaden Guilford and Brock Boyd compete for Ohio State receiver roles

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Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Jerquaden Guilford and Brock Boyd compete for Ohio State receiver roles
Summary

Ohio State freshmen Jerquaden Guilford and Brock Boyd are vying for playing time alongside Chris Henry Jr. and veteran Jeremiah Smith in the Buckeyes' receiving corps. Guilford, a top-50 national recruit who flipped from Penn State to Ohio State, shed his black stripe during preseason camp following a productive senior prep season. Boyd, a Texas native who flipped his commitment from TCU to Ohio State, set a career record for receiving yards at Southlake Carroll before joining the Buckeyes. Both freshmen are integrating into a deep roster led by Smith, who prepares for his final collegiate season. The competition highlights the depth of the Ohio State wide receiver room as the program prepares for the upcoming schedule.

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  • Jerquaden Guilford finished as a five-star recruit and a top-50 player nationally.
  • Brock Boyd holds the all-time career receiving record at Southlake Carroll.
  • Jerquaden Guilford shed his black stripe on August 26.
  • Jeremiah Smith enters his final season at Ohio State as a top prospect.
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Ohio State has a pair of freshman receivers outside of Chris Henry Jr. who are ready to make an instant impact…

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