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Ohio State Lands 6‑5, 15‑Year‑Old WR Austin Miller

The early verbal pledge after a June 22 visit gives Ohio State its first 2029 commit, signaling a recruiting boost under new receivers coach Cortez Hankton.

Brutus and the Ohio State Buckeyes do the quick cals drill prior to the NCAA football game against the Washington Huskies at Husky Stadium in Seattle on Sept. 27, 2025.
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Ohio State Buckeyes mascot Brutus and Ohio Bobcats mascot Rufus interact during the first half of the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium on Sept. 13, 2025.
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day coaches during the annual spring game at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Austin Miller, a 15-year-old wide receiver from Bellflower High in Southern California, verbally committed to Ohio State following an official visit on June 22.
  • Miller is listed at about 6-foot-5 and 200 pounds and broke out as a freshman with 35 catches for 609 yards and eight receiving touchdowns plus 883 rushing yards and 13 rushing scores.
  • He chose the Buckeyes over major programs including USC, Miami and Oregon, according to recruiting reports that first broke the news.
  • Miller is Ohio State’s first verbal commit for the 2029 cycle and the program’s first receiver pledge since Cortez Hankton was hired as wide receivers coach.
  • Because verbal commitments are non-binding, Miller’s pledge primarily signals Ohio State’s early momentum in the class and could help the Buckeyes recruit other West Coast prospects before national rankings are released.