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COLUMBUS—Brian Hartline and the Buckeyes have added the first piece to the 2027 recruiting class. And it's a big one as Huber Heights (Wayne) wideout Jamier Brown has committed to Ohio State.

At 5-foot-11 and 160 pounds, Brown is listed as the state's best player and a top-10 prospect regardless of position.. Though Rivals.com has the speedster identified as the nation's top athlete, Brown was offered by Brian Hartline and will play wide receiver at Ohio State.

Only in the midst of his sophomore year, the time just felt right for Jamier Brown, and he now has the opportunity to be a leader for the 2027 class.

"I just feel like this is it, this is the right place for me and I’m ready to settle down with my decision so I can focus on making those even deeper connections with coaches and the team.

Ohio state feels like home, even outside of it being up the street from my hometown, it’s the tradition, the fans, and just overall my dream school since I first started playing football. Leading the 2027 class is a big responsibility so why not me, the 2027 class is a special group throughout the country and I’m ready to see what we all do at the next level."

The Wayne star camped at Ohio State and was offered this past June. He's the latest in a long line of five-star caliber wideouts that Brian Hartline has added to the fold. Jeremiah Smith has already emerged as a superstar in Columbus and Chris Henry Jr. is waiting in the wings in the 2026 class. The nation's best recruiter continues to absolutely light it up on the trail.

Speed is the name of the game for Brown who holds early offers from the likes of Notre Dame, Penn State, Michigan, Auburn, and Miami. He's been clocked at 10.53-seconds in the 100-meter-dash and finished second in the state this spring. He's one of the fastest players in the state regardless of class. The sophomore is still growing and reportedly may now closer to 6-foot-1 than the listed 5-foot-11.

But it's not just the speed that made Brown an early priority for the Buckeyes. During his camp performances, Hartline has gotten to see first-hand how the five-star's hands have developed. While only a sophomore, Brown already has the look of a wide receiver whose game is about more than just pure speed. The sky is the limit in terms of his development from now to the time he arrives on campus.

Jeremiah Smith is a virtual lock to be an early first-round pick in the 2027 draft, so he'll be gone by the time Brown arrives. It's still going to be a loaded room for the foreseeable future with guys like Mylan Graham, Phillip Bell, Quincy Porter, and Henry Jr.

It's extremely early, but Jamier Brown is the only 2027 wide receiver prospect that holds a Buckeye offer. As with just about every class, it's safe to assume that Hartline will end up bringing in three or four of America's best.

He didn't have to look far for his first piece for the 2027 class.