Ryan Day Makes Big Recruiting Move for Brother of 2613-Yard Ex-OSU Star After Learning Upsetting News

Picture this: It’s a quiet Sunday, college football Twitter isn’t buzzing much—then boom. Out of nowhere, Ryan Day pulls a slick move. Real low-key, like he was playing chess while everyone else was scrolling memes. At first glance, it looked like just another routine offer. But when you peel it back… yeah, things just got real personal in Columbus. Because while Day was out here throwing scholarship love, he was also getting some bad news behind the scenes. And that stings a little extra when you run WR University. This isn’t just any program—we’re talking about the house that built Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and, of course, Marvin Harrison Jr. Wideouts don’t just play here—they turn into first-round locks. So yeah, every offer Day sends out is part of a bigger picture. And every miss? That’s a dent in the gold standard.

Turns out, Ohio State’s wide receiver wizard just offered Jett Harrison—and if that name sounds familiar, it’s because little bro got NFL pedigree. Yup, Marvin Harrison Jr.’s little brother just got that Buckeye nod, and the family legacy might be rolling right along.

Ohio State’s wideout history isn’t just a flex; it’s a whole damn resume. From Curtis Samuel to Parris Campbell, then leveling up with Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson. That WRU stamp? Certified. And now, Ryan Day just made a move that’s got future written all over it. Jett Harrison, class of 2028, St. Joe’s Prep (Philly). Same school, same bloodline, same killer genes.

“Thanks for the offer,” Jett dropped on his IG story like it was just another Sunday. But best believe, this was calculated. Day knows a generational pipeline when he sees one. And Jett? He already got love from Tennessee, Boston College, Syracuse, and Duke—but this OSU offer hits different.

Back in November 2023, Marvin Harrison Jr. didn’t even flinch when he said it. “He’s great. He’s definitely more talented than I ever was at that age,” Marvin told Lantern Sports. And look, when a top-4 NFL Draft pick says that about his lil bro, you lean in. You listen. Marvin was a monster in Columbus—14 touchdowns back-to-back seasons, 2,613 career receiving yards, Biletnikoff Award, Silver Football, and All-American twice over. Dude even tied the school record for most 100-yard games in a season (8).

Now the Cardinals’ rookie is out in the desert racking up 885 yards and 8 TDs in Year 1, tying the franchise record for rookie scores. That’s what Jett’s walking into. No pressure, right?

Ryan Day fumbles top wide-out target

But while Day’s busy extending olive branches to the next Harrison bloodline, he might’ve let another future star slide right through his grip. And this one? It stings.

The wideout in question? Brayden Robinson. 4-star speed demon. Got 2,328 yards, 32 touchdowns, and 10 punt return TDs—and yeah, he clocks a 10.4 in the 100-meter sprint. That’s freaky fast. A walking highlight reel. The type of talent Brian Hartline dreams about turning into a WR1. But instead of suiting up in scarlet and gray, Robinson just ghosted OSU.

He was low-key scheduled to visit Columbus on June 13, but canceled that visit out of nowhere. No explanation needed. He posted the news on X, and just like that, OSU was out. Notre Dame, on the other hand? They’re moving like sharks in the water. Freeman and Co. are all gas, no brakes.

“I mean, just the effort,” Robinson told On3 about why he was leaning elsewhere. Even gave props to Hartline and Day. Said the production under them was “one of one” and that Hartline, being OC, could elevate his game. All love. But sometimes, love isn’t enough. And the Fighting Irish are at a 75.4% chance to land him, per On3. OSU? Less than 1%. That’s not a gap—that’s a canyon.

Let’s not sugarcoat it—this isn’t the kind of L you just walk off. Ohio State’s been killing the WR game. Jeremiah Smith? Generational. Chris Henry Jr.? Future stud. Kayden Dixon-Wyatt? Big-time get. But Robinson? That would’ve been the icing on the cake. Instead, he’s probably taking his talents to South Bend, and that has to sting.

On special teams alone, Robinson piled up 697 yards. He’s more than a wideout—he’s a problem. The kind of player you don’t just want, you need. And Ryan Day, despite all his WRU bragging rights, just got curved. Hard. Now look, you can chalk this up to timing, recruiting politics, or maybe even NIL whispers behind the curtain. But at the end of the day, it’s a miss. A rare one.

So here’s the full picture: While OSU might be planting long-term seeds with Jett Harrison, they’re also leaking talent in the short term. And that contradiction? That’s what makes college football so wild. One minute you’re getting left on read by a 4-star track star with hands like glue, and the next minute you’re locking in the next Harrison legacy.