Breaking News: Rivals | 4-star WR Jerquaden Guilford Has Committed to Ohio State
In a major recruiting victory for the Buckeyes, 4-star wide receiver Jerquaden Guilford has officially announced his commitment to Ohio State, adding to the powerhouse program’s already impressive 2025 recruiting class. The Rivals-ranked pass catcher made his decision public Thursday evening via social media, sending a wave of excitement through Buckeye Nation.
Guilford, a dynamic playmaker out of the Southeast, is currently rated as one of the nation’s top 25 wide receivers in the 2025 cycle. Standing at 6-foot-1 and weighing in around 185 pounds, Guilford combines elite footwork with sharp route running and breakaway speed, making him a nightmare for opposing defenses. His ability to create separation and make contested catches has made him a hot commodity on the national recruiting scene for over a year.
Ohio State beat out several other national contenders for Guilford’s pledge, including Georgia, Alabama, and Penn State. Each of those programs had hosted him on unofficial and official visits, but it was the Buckeyes’ long-standing tradition of producing NFL-ready receivers, as well as his close relationship with Ohio State wide receivers coach Brian Hartline, that proved decisive.
In a statement shared on his social platforms, Guilford said, *“After a lot of prayer, talks with my family, and weighing all of my options, I’m blessed to announce that I’m committed to The Ohio State University. This has always felt like home, and I’m ready to be part of something special in Columbus.”*
That feeling of “home” has been echoed by multiple prospects who’ve committed to Ohio State under head coach Ryan Day, and Guilford appears to be no different. His recruitment has been relatively drama-free, with many insiders hinting for weeks that Columbus was his likely destination.
Guilford’s commitment is a significant addition to Ohio State’s 2025 recruiting haul, which already includes several top-tier prospects on both sides of the ball. He is expected to bring immediate value to the Buckeye offense once he arrives on campus, potentially following in the footsteps of recent OSU wide receiver greats like Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave, and Marvin Harrison Jr.
High school coaches and analysts alike have praised Guilford’s maturity, leadership, and work ethic. “Jerquaden is not only one of the most gifted players I’ve coached, but he’s also one of the most driven,” his high school coach said. “He’s never satisfied and is always trying to get better.”
As Ohio State continues to build toward another top-five recruiting class, the addition of Jerquaden Guilford only solidifies the Buckeyes’ standing as one of the nation’s elite talent destinations. With national title hopes always on the horizon, adding a weapon like Guilford gives Ryan Day and his staff one more reason to believe the future in Columbus is as bright as ever.
The Buckeyes may have just secured the next big name in college football—and they did it with style.
