Overview
- Austin Miller, who announced his verbal commitment on June 22, is the Buckeyes' first pledge for the 2029 class after a visit to Columbus.
- The 15-year-old from Bellflower High is listed at 6-foot-5 and 200 pounds and earned MaxPreps Freshman All‑American honors after a 2025 season with 35 catches for 609 yards and eight receiving touchdowns plus 883 rushing yards and 13 rushing scores.
- Ohio State fended off interest from major West Coast and national programs to land Miller, though specific competing offers vary across reports and are less widely corroborated.
- Coaches credit Cortez Hankton's arrival as wide receivers coach in January with helping recruit Miller, and the commitment follows another early pledge to Ohio State that signals early momentum for the 2029 cycle.
- Recruiting services have not yet rated the 2029 class, so Miller has no official star ranking now but analysts say his size and production could put him in five‑star conversation as he develops.