Jaeden Ricketts
Freshman wide receiver on Ohio State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
5′11″ · 202 lb · Pataskala, OH
Recruiting
WR recruit
No. 554 nationally · Signed with Ohio State
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 wide receiver on Ohio State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Ohio State in 2026.
Jaeden Ricketts
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Ohio State3-star out of Watkins Memorial
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Ryan Day
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at wide receiver for Ohio State -- now projected as a quality contributor in the passing game.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Ohio State has produced 7 All-Conference wide receivers and 5 All-Americans. 15 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Jeremiah Smith was one of them, an All-American.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Ohio State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Wide receiver · Ohio State
Returning around him
- 68% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 11 Ohio State players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -21 net (17 in / 38 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Ohio State · Last season: 12-2 (AP #3) · Talent rank #5 · 2026 recruiting class #4
Background
Majoring in Finance High School/Personal Multi-sport athlete who played both football and ran track at Watkins Memorial High School. Was the second player to give his verbal commitment in the 2026 recruiting class. Caught 28 passes for 542 yards and six touchdowns as a junior in 2024. Has persona...
The receiver room · Ohio State
- #4Jeremiah Smith1,243 receiving yards · 2025
- #3Devin Mccuin726 receiving yards · 2025
- #5Kyle Parker330 receiving yards · 2025
- Brandon Inniss271 receiving yards · 2025
- #80Jaeden Rickettsno box-score line yet
10 more on the roster · Ohio State team page