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Oregon Ducks, Ohio State Battle for Henry Junior

The Oregon Ducks football program is making waves with a record-breaking recruiting class, including five five-star players for their 2026 class. The recent addition of wide receiver Jalen Lott has set a new program high. Meanwhile, Chris Henry Junior, a highly sought-after wide receiver, is considering flipping his commitment from Ohio State to Oregon. This potential move could give Oregon its first-ever number one ranked recruiting class. Despite Ohio States strong NFL pipeline, Oregons success in the NFL has been on the rise, with ten selections in the 2025 NFL Draft, the fourth-most of any school. Chris Henry Junior is weighing his options and four expert predictions now favor Oregon.

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