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Signed: Ohio State holds onto wide receiver Jerquaden Guilford despite late offer from LSU

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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: Jerquaden Guilford has signed with the Buckeyes.

COLUMBUS — Ohio State wide receivers coach Brian Hartline has pulled another talented prospect Indiana. Four-star wide receiver Jerquaden Guilford 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 Jerquaden Guilford?

Jerquaden Guilford is a four-star wide receiver from Fort Wayne, Indiana. He attended Fort Wayne Northrop High School. Guilford went back-and-forth with his commitment day this summer before ultimately picking the Buckeyes on July 18, 2025. He committed to Ohio State over Ole Miss and the in-state Indiana Hoosiers.

Rivals Industry Rankings: No. 132 overall, No. 17 wide receiver, No. 1 in Indiana

Rivals Ranking: No. 131 overall, No. 18 wide receiver, No. 1 in Indiana

Height: 6-foot-2

Weight: 190 pounds

Hometown: Fort Wayne, Indiana

High School: Fort Wayne Northrop

Scouting Report: “I think that when you talk about the ability, skill, athletically, and just the total package, I think he’s right there with all those guys,” Muhammad said. “I think the thing that really stood out for Ohio State is he has a very attractive personality, meaning that he’s easy to relate to and he’s a dude that’s easy to talk to. He’s a guy that loves to be coached hard. He’s a dude that loves to be held accountable, responsible, all those things that your typical coach would say would want out of a player. He has all those metrics and physical abilities, skills, and that aspect of the mindset is just something that I think is very intriguing. To me, he represents the complete package of what a player could bring to any program or a coaching staff.” – Fort Wayne area trainer Dre Muhammad of Traction AP.