June 23, 2026
Ohio State Lands 2029 WR Austin Miller in Program's Earliest Recruiting Commitment
The Bellflower, Calif., sophomore chose the Buckeyes over USC, Miami, and Oregon after his first campus visit.
Ohio State has secured its first commitment in the 2029 recruiting class, landing a verbal pledge from wide receiver Austin Miller of Bellflower, California. The announcement came on June 22, 2026, marking an unusually early entry point into a cycle that is still years away from signing day.
Miller, a soon-to-be sophomore standing 6-foot-5 and weighing 200 pounds, made his decision quickly after his first visit to Ohio State's campus in Columbus. Ryan Day and the Buckeyes coaching staff had been active throughout June, hosting top prospects from the 2027 and 2028 cycles before Miller's commitment drew national attention for the 2029 class.
This [visit] cemented Ohio State. There was no reason to wait.
— Austin Miller, 2029 WR commit, via Lettermen Row [4]
Buckeyes Beat Out Big Ten Rivals, Miami
In securing Miller's commitment, Ohio State defeated USC, Oregon, and Miami for his pledge. The Buckeyes' win over two Big Ten rivals and the Hurricanes underscores the early national reach of Day's recruiting operation in what is considered a groundbreaking timeline for the program.
Miller is considered an elite prospect at the wide receiver position, and Rivals national analysts weighed in on why he is so highly regarded at such an early stage of his high school career. His combination of size and perceived upside at 6-foot-5, 200 pounds as an incoming sophomore drew significant attention from programs across the country before he ultimately chose Ohio State.
The commitment gives Ohio State an early foundation for its 2029 class and signals the program's intent to identify and secure top talent well ahead of traditional recruiting timelines. The Buckeyes' activity in June 2026 across multiple recruiting cycles reflects a broader effort by Day's staff to maintain momentum on the trail at all levels.
