Ohio State WR Depth: HYPE, Reality, and the Numbers Behind It
Ohio State WR Depth: HYPE, Reality, and the Numbers Behind It  
Podcast: The Buckeye Weekly Podcast
Published On: Fri Apr 03 2026
Description: In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr break down Ohio State’s wide receiver depth and what realistic production looks like beyond the top targets. The Buckeyes have four veterans who will play, but there are talented freshmen like Chris Henry, Jr., Brock Boyd, and Jerquaden Guilford making noise as well.How many receivers will actually play, and what should fans expect from WR4, WR5, and beyond?0:00 – Intro and “Steiner math” warning0:33 – WR depth and rotation discussion begins2:25 – Tom on realistic snap distribution3:33 – Historical production for WR4/WR55:38 – Why depth should improve in 20257:23 – Comparing Hartline vs. Hankton usage9:09 – True freshman expectations explained11:15 – Jeremiah Smith vs. historical freshmen11:50 – What “normal” production really looks like13:17 – Fewer tight ends, more WR opportunities15:02 – Freshman stat projections debate18:30 – Final expectations and realistic outlook