As Ohio State’s first All-American wide receiver, Cris Carter forged a legacy that still resonates in Columbus nearly 40 years after his playing days.
Upon Galloway's graduation, he ranked second all-time in career TD receptions and fourth in both receptions and receiving yards. Galloway was the No. 8 overall pick in the 1995 NFL Draft, making him the highest-drafted receiver in Ohio State history at that time.
No Ohio State WR has matched David Boston’s statistical impact, who ranks second in program history with 191 receptions, 2,855 receiving yards, and 34 TDs — all achieved over just three seasons.
Jenkins served as the team’s leading pass catcher for three consecutive years, highlighted by a standout 2002 campaign where he caught 61 passes for 1,076 yards and six TDs, playing a crucial role in OSU’s national championship run.
While Holmes never cracked the century mark, Holmes became known for his penchant for scoring, hauling in 7+ TDs in each of his three seasons for the third most in program history (25).
Leading the Buckeyes in both receiving yards and TDs, Thomas played a crucial role in their run to the inaugural College Football Playoff, helping them capture the 2015 CFP National Championship.
Olave's 35 career TDs remain an Ohio State record, and he might have claimed the all-time receiving yards title were it not for the shortened 2020 campaign.
Despite only playing 2.5 seasons due to the pandemic-impacted 2020 season, Garrett Wilson etched his name in the annals of Ohio State history. With 143 receptions for 2,213 yards and 23 TDs, his production places him among the top 11 all-time receivers.
In just two years as a starter, after backing up the likes of Olave, Wilson, and Smith-Njigba, Harrison shattered records, becoming the first Buckeye with two 1,000-yard seasons and recording 15 career 100-yard games.
Due to his frame (6’3″ and 215 pounds), physical style, and ability to threaten defenses vertically, Smith has already been compared to future NFL Hall of Famer Julio Jones.
