Late NFL legend's son and Ohio State commit Chris Henry Jr. reacts as brother DeMarcus Henry receives offer from MWC powerhouse

Rising basketball talent DeMarcus Henry proudly announced an offer from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, following a positive conversation with Coach Garson. Henry's Wednesday Instagram post featured the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels logo and quickly gained attention, including from his five-star wide receiver and Ohio State football commit brother, Chris Henry Jr.

Chris, son of the late NFL wide receiver Chris Henry, simply reacted with “Yup” in the comments:

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DeMarcus Henry, a 6-foot-5 shooting guard from Mater Dei High School (Calif.), is quickly gaining national attention as a premier Class of 2027 talent. Averaging 14.8 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game as a sophomore, Henry led his team to a 22-9 finish, drawing the eyes of major programs. His latest offer comes from the University of Oregon, a prominent name in college basketball circles.

The Henry family has highly ranked prospects across multiple sports. DeMarcus' brother, Chris Henry Jr., a five-star wide receiver, has already committed to Ohio State, turning down offers from programs such as Michigan, Notre Dame, Texas A&M, Penn State, Tennessee, and Miami. Their sister, Seini Hicks, is also pledged to the Buckeyes as a top-ranked basketball prospect in her class.

Following the death of their father, former NFL receiver Chris Henry, in 2009, the siblings were raised by their mother, Loleini Tonga, with guidance and mentorship from Adam “Pacman” Jones, a close family friend and former NFL cornerback.

Chris Henry Jr.’s teammate Kayden Dixon-Wyatt has Buckeyes among finalists ahead of May 4 decision

Ohio State wide receivers coach Brian Hartline is once again pursuing top-tier talent. This time, the Buckeyes are eyeing Mater Dei (Calif.) standout Kayden Dixon-Wyatt, a four-star receiver set to announce his commitment on May 4.

The 6-foot-2, 180-pound pass-catcher, ranked No. 15 nationally at his position and No. 107 overall per 247Sports Composite, is choosing between Ohio State, Oregon, Texas, Alabama and USC.

Dixon-Wyatt plays alongside Chris Henry Jr., the No. 2 wide receiver in the 2026 class and a current Ohio State pledge. The Buckeyes have also secured commitments from fellow four-stars Jaeden Ricketts and Brock Boyd, who joined the class recently.

Ohio State is expected to sign three to four wideouts in the 2026 cycle. Dixon-Wyatt fits the mold Hartline covets, making his decision pivotal. Oregon is viewed by many as the frontrunner, which would deal a recruiting blow to OSU if he heads to Eugene.

With 11 commitments, the Buckeyes’ 2026 class is ranked No. 5 nationally. Hartline’s unit has produced NFL stars like Chris Olave, Garrett Wilson, and Terry McLaurin, reinforcing Ohio State’s reputation as a wide receiver factory.