The Ohio State Buckeyes narrowly edged the Oregon Ducks in the recruitment for one of the top wide receivers in the 2026 class.
With the closeness of the recruitment, a flip is always possible. But four-star receiver Kayden Dixon-Wyatt has publicly reassured the Buckeyes that won’t happen with him.
“I’m shutting down,” Dixon-Wyatt told Rivals’ Adam Gorney.
According to the 247 Sports rankings, Dixon-Wyatt is the No. 5 receiver in the 2026 recruiting class. He’s also the No. 60 overall recruit.
Dixon-Wyatt is the third-highest ranked commit for Ohio State in the 2026 class based on the 247 Sports rankings.
Despite how committed he is to Ohio State, Dixon-Wyatt described how close the Buckeyes and Ducks were before he made his decision.
“It was really busy,” Dixon-Wyatt told Gorney. “A lot of phone calls, a lot of conversations, just trying to get the business done and where I feel happy.
“It was 1A, 1B, they were both at the top but Ohio State really stood out with the production and all that other stuff. The recent history of the wide receivers coming out was a big deal.
“I was on my phone for a couple hours (after the decision) and I saw the whole social media thing blow up and they were kind of surprised. I feel like I made the best decision for me.”
BREAKING: 4⭐️ 2026 WR Kayden Dixon-Wyatt has committed to Ohio State. No. 6 WR prospect and No. 10 overall player in California (247Sports). Teammates with Chris Henry Jr. at Mater Dei. LET’S GO!! pic.twitter.com/hEDk55rBXh
— The Buckeye Nut (@TheBuckeyeNut) May 4, 2025
Dixon-Wyatt isn’t as highly rated in the 247 Sports composite rankings, but he is still considered a four-star prospect. In those rankings, Dixon-Wyatt is the No. 13 receiver and No. 109 overall recruit.
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