Get to know Fort Wayne (Ind.) Northrop four-star wide receiver Jerquaden Guilford, who signed with Ohio State on Thursday after mulling it over for a day due to the impending departure of wide receivers coach/offensive coordinator Brian Hartline.
Height, Weight: 6-2, 190
247Sports Composite Ranking: Guilford is the No. 137 player in the country, the No. 15 wide receiver and the No. 1 player in Indiana.
Commitment Date: Guilford committed to Ohio State on July 18, 2025.
Other Offers: Akron, Arkansas, Ball State, Eastern Michigan, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, LSU, Miami (Fla.), Michigan, Michigan State, Missouri, Ole Miss, Penn State, Pittsburgh, Purdue, Tennessee, Toledo, Vanderbilt, West Virginia, Wisconsin
How He Did In High School: Guilford has played three seasons on varsity at Northrop, though the wide receiver was most productive as a senior where he amassed 54 receptions for 1,073 yards and 14 touchdowns. He also added 96 rushing yards and four scores on the ground.
Where He Fits In 2026: Entering a receiver room with a stacked group of returners including Jeremiah Smith, Mylan Graham and Quincy Porter, Guilford will likely be relegated to a backup role. However, Guilford could see time late in games as a backup or make his mark on special teams in 2026.
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