Key Points:
- Ohio State flipped four-star athlete Legend Bey from Tennessee, adding another dynamic playmaker to its 2026 class.
- Bey ranks as the No. 9 athlete nationally and brings elite versatility from North Forney High School.
- His commitment boosts Ohio State’s 2026 class to 25 players, now ranked No. 7 nationally.
The Ohio State Buckeyes advanced to 9-0 on Saturday, defeating the Purdue Boilermakers 34-10. They’re one of just three undefeated FBS teams, along with the Indiana Hoosiers (10-0) and the Texas A&M Aggies (9-0).
The Buckeyes are, of course, aiming to win a second straight national championship and compete for their first Big Ten title since 2020. In the College Football Playoff committee’s first rankings of the year, Ohio State was given the No. 1 spot.
While dominating on the field, head coach Ryan Day continues to strive to make the program better in the future, starting with high school recruiting. Despite many of the top players in the 2026 cycle already committing, the Buckeyes are looking for impactful flips. Athlete Legend Bey out of Forney, Texas, is one recruit on Day’s radar.
However, he’s been committed to the Tennessee Volunteers since June 28, meaning Ohio State would be trying to pry him away from a fellow college football powerhouse. They were successful, though, because on Monday, Rivals’ Hayes Fawcett reported that Bey had flipped from the Volunteers to the Buckeyes.
It’s an exciting development for Ohio State, as Rivals Industry Rankings place him as a four-star recruit, the No. 9 athlete and the No. 371 player in the nation. This season for North Forney High School, he’s thrown for 1,341 yards, 15 touchdowns and three interceptions, while also rushing for 1,626 yards and 23 touchdowns.
The flip doesn’t come as a major surprise, either, as he was keeping his options open, even visiting Columbus to watch the Buckeyes defeat the Penn State Nittany Lions in Week 10.
How Legend Bey Fits Into Ohio State’s Recruiting Cycle
Bey becomes the 25th commitment in Ohio State’s 2026 cycle, joining a group that ranks No. 3 in the Big Ten and No. 7 in the nation.
According to Rivals’ Mick Walker, he had committed to Tennessee to play wide receiver. If that stays the same with the Buckeyes, he joins a very competitive group.
Ohio State already has commitments from five other wide receivers, including five-star Chris Henry Jr., four-star Kayden Dixon-Wyatt, four-star Jaeden Ricketts, four-star Jerquaden Guilford and three-star Brock Boyd.
However, based on his high school numbers, it’s clear that Bey could be utilized at several different positions.