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Signed: In-state wide receiver Jaeden Ricketts stays home, joins Buckeyes

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The Early-Signing Period is here and Ohio State is set to once again bring in one of the country’s best recruiting classes. Lettermen Row is tracking the Buckeyes recruiting news throughout the signing period as 2026 commitments officially join the Ohio State football program. The latest Letter of Intent is in: Jaeden Ricketts has signed with the Buckeyes.

COLUMBUS — Ohio State wide receivers coach Brian Hartline signs some of the top pass catchers in the country every cycle but he also lands the top in-state talent. Three-star wide receiver Jaeden Ricketts  has signed his Letter of Intent to Ohio State and is officially a Buckeye.

What does it mean for the Buckeyes? Let’s check it out.

Who is Jaeden Ricketts?

Jaeden Ricketts is a three-star wide receiver from Pataskala, Ohio. He attended Watkins Memorial High School. Ricketts is one of just two Buckeye signees that has been committed for over a year. He committed to Ohio State on Nov. 16, 2024. Ohio State had to fend off a late flurry from West Virginia but they were able to hang onto Ricketts.

Rivals Industry Rankings: No. 426 overall, No. 66 wide receiver, No. 20 in Ohio

Rivals Ranking: No. 65 wide receiver and No. 22 in Ohio

Height: 6-foot

Weight: 187 pounds

Hometown: Pataskala, Ohio

High School: Watkins Memorial

Scouting Report: “Ohio State held off a late charge from West Virginia for the speedy Ricketts. We haven’t seen him at his best quite yet because of a limited high school offense but you find a place for speed like his.” – Rivals Midwest Analyst Greg Smith.