Son of former Bengals wide receiver signs with Ohio State

Chris Henry Jr. talks about visiting Ohio State football after moving to California June 17, 2024. He officially signed his letter of intent with Ohio State on Wednesday.

Chris Henry Jr. talks about visiting Ohio State football after moving to California June 17, 2024. He officially signed his letter of intent with Ohio State on Wednesday.
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By Steven Wright – Staff Writer
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The son of a local five-year NFL veteran confirmed his college commitment Wednesday as part of the early National Signing Day period.

Chris Henry, Jr. signed with Ohio State on Wednesday, according to 247Sports. Henry, Jr. played at Cincinnati Withrow until moving to Mater Dei High School in California for his junior and senior years.

He is a five-star prospect and the No. 10-overall player in the 247Sports Composite national rankings, and is the highest rated recruit in Ohio State’s signing class.

The son of former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry, Sr. was reportedly picking between Ohio State, Oregon and USC. He originally verballed to Ohio State in 2023.

His father was drafted by the Bengals in 2005. In his career he caught 21 touchdown passes and had a career-best 605 yards receiving in 2006. Henry, Sr. died in 2009 at the age of 26.

Henry, Jr. is part of a recruiting class that includes Lebanon tight end Nick Lautar.

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