Ohio State’s 2026 recruiting efforts took a surprising hit as 4-star wide receiver Brayden Robinson abruptly canceled his official visit to Columbus. Once considered a top Buckeye target, Robinson is trending toward Notre Dame, leaving Ohio State scrambling to reassess its wide receiver board.
Ohio State Loses Ground as 4-Star WR Brayden Robinson Scraps Official Visit
Well, that’s a recruiting plot twist! Robinson, one of the hottest wide receiver prospects in the 2026 class, just dropped a bombshell on Ohio State. The electric playmaker from Texas has canceled his official visit to Columbus, and Buckeye Nation is feeling the sting.
Just like that, a program prides itself as “Wide Receiver U” under Brian Hartline finds itself potentially out of the running for a prospect who included them in his top four just two months ago. Talk about a quick change of fortunes!
Brayden Robinson Scraps Official Visit to Ohio State
Robinson didn’t mince words when he announced on May 10, “I will NOT be taking my official visit to Ohio State #TrustTheProcess.”
I will NOT be taking my official visit to Ohio State #TrustTheProcess @SWiltfong_ @TomLoy247 @MikeRoach247 @samspiegs
— Brayden “Quick6ix” Robinson⚡️ (@_Quick6ix) May 10, 2025
Ouch. That June 13 visit? Scrapped. And for Ohio State, that’s a significant blow since they won’t get another chance to roll out the red carpet for the dynamic Red Oak High School star.
This is particularly eyebrow-raising considering Ohio State’s receiver recruiting pedigree. The Buckeyes’ 2026 class already features commitments from standouts like Kayden Dixon-Wyatt, Chris Henry Jr., and Jaeden Ricketts. But missing on Robinson? That would leave a mark.
The 5-foot-8 speedster showed exactly why he’s so coveted during his junior season, hauling in 79 catches for 1,408 yards and 15 touchdowns. And he’s not just a receiver—his return game has drawn comparisons to elite playmakers at both college and NFL levels.
Notre Dame Emerging as Frontrunner
So where’s Robinson headed instead? His revised visit schedule tells the story:
- Arizona (May 30)
- Miami (June 6)
- Notre Dame (June 20)
And if you’re placing bets, Notre Dame seems to hold the strongest hand. According to the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine, the Fighting Irish are trending as Robinson’s likely landing spot.
Robinson has made multiple trips to South Bend and clicks with their coaching staff. In his own words: “I find it hard to not thrive in Coach Denbrock’s offense with his creativity. Having Coach Freeman and Coach Brown constantly letting me know I’m a top priority at such a prestigious school is a blessing.”
He also calls that Notre Dame degree “up there competing with the Ivy league schools.” Smart kid, thinking beyond just football!
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The Irish have another ace up their sleeve, too. Robinson’s close friend Javian Osborne recently committed to Notre Dame, and Robinson was right there celebrating at Osborne’s commitment ceremony. Package deal, anyone?
For Ohio State, the challenge is clear: either find a way back into Robinson’s good graces or pivot to other targets. But one thing’s certain—this recruitment just got much more interesting!
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