USC football opposing player scouting report - Chris Henry, Ohio State

USC football versus Ohio State is appointment viewing this season. ESPN has more on an Ohio State receiver the Trojans can't allow to run wild: Chris Henry Jr.

"Few newcomers are walking into a more loaded depth chart than Henry, but he might be talented enough to make an immediate impact anyway. With size and elusiveness, Henry will find a significant role on the outside. The top-ranked receiver in the 2026 class has already stood out in a room of future pros and flashed this spring, drawing praise from Ryan Day and teammates alike.

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"At 6-5, 205 pounds, Henry has a rare combination of size, advanced route-running polish and vertical explosion. He's built to operate outside the numbers, where his long arms, elevation and body control make him a consistent 50-50 winner and red zone mismatch. Few receivers his size can separate, adjust and finish after the catch the way he can. Already drawing strong internal praise from quarterback Julian Sayin and veteran Brandon Inniss, Henry has quickly validated his No. 1 receiver ranking and projects as a future star."

Ohio State and USC both produce elite receivers on an annual basis. The Buckeyes and Trojans send receivers to the first round of the NFL draft and keep reloading. They regularly have receivers who are finalists for the Biletnikoff Award, which USC's Makai Lemon won last year. When USC plays Ohio State this fall, the Trojans' secondary has to have answers for Chris Henry Jr. If not, the Trojans are likely to fall short in one of the most important Big Ten football games of 2026.

This article originally appeared on Trojans Wire: USC football secondary must have answers for Ohio State's Chris Henry