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Kyion Grayes, 4-star recruit from Arizona, signs with Ohio State football

As Ohio State football prepares to lose possibly two receivers in the first round of the NFL Draft in 2022, the Buckeyes made sure they reloaded.

Ohio State signed four-star receiver Kyion Grayes on Wednesday during National Signing Day. Grayes is one of four four-star receivers joining the Buckeyes in the Class of 2022. Caleb Burton, Kaleb Brown and Kojo Antwi and Grayes make up the receiving class.

11/12/2021 Chandler, AZ, Hamilton versus Chandler football, Joel Gant (#5) breaks up a pass on Kyion Grayes (#1)
11/12/2021 Chandler, AZ, Hamilton versus Chandler football, Joel Gant (#5) breaks up a pass on Kyion Grayes (#1)

Unless there's movement in the transfer portal, Ohio State is prepared to have have three former five-star receivers and six former four-star receivers next season. And that number could always increase in February during the next National Signing Day.

The 6-foot, 175-pound Grayes, from Chandler High School in Chandler, Ariz., committed to Ohio State on Feb. 28.

Live: Who's signing with Ohio State football on National Signing Day

According to 247 Sports Composite rankings, Grayes is the No. 106-ranked recruit in the country and the No. 15-rated receiver. Grayes is the second-highest rated recruit from the state of Arizona.

Kyion Grayes to join a still loaded Ohio State wide receiver group

Despite losing senior Chris Olave and likely losing the junior Garrett Wilson, Ohio State is likely bringing back a talented group at receiver, led by record-breaking sophomore, and yet another Texan, Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

The group also includes Julian Fleming, Emeka Egbuka and Marvin Harrison Jr.

Who are the highest ranked receiver recruits to sign with Ohio State?

Here are the five highest-rated wide receivers to sign with Ohio State:

  1. Julian Fleming, Southern Columbia (Pennsylvania), Class of 2020

  2. Emeka Egbuka, Steilacoom (Washington), Class of 2021

  3. Garrett Wilson, Lake Travis (Texas), Class of 2019

  4. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Rockwall (Texas), Class of 2020

  5. Jailin Marshall, Middletown, Class of 2013

The 2022 Ohio State football recruiting class

  • C.J. Hicks, LB

  • Sonny Styles, S

  • Gabe Powers, LB

  • Devin Brown, QB

  • Caleb Burton, WR

  • Kaleb Brown, WR

  • Kenyatta Jackson, DE

  • Kyion Grayes, WR

  • Tegra Tshabola, OT

  • Kojo Antwi, WR

  • Jyaire Brown, CB

  • Dallan Hayden, RB

  • George Fitzpatrick, OT

  • Ryan Turner, CB

  • Kye Stokes, S

  • Bennett Christian, TE

  • Avery Henry, OT

  • Caden Curry, DL

Where Ohio State’s 2022 recruiting class ranks

Ohio State entered December's early National Signing Day with the No.4-ranked recruiting class.

They trail Alabama, Georgia and Texas A&M. Those three programs plan to sign at least three 5-star recruits each.

When is the next National Signing Day?

In 2017, the NCAA brought back the early signing day for football. It went into effect in 2018. But before that, the first Wednesday of February was National Signing Day for football recruits.

The next signing will be Feb. 2.

However, recruits don’t have to sign that day. Last year, Ohio State signed J.T. Tuimoloau in the summer.

How does Ohio State's 2023 recruiting class look right now?

As of now, Ohio State has two commitments in its 2023 class. Tight end Tyler Lockwood of Independence, Tenn. (4-star) and Dayton Wayne standout lineman Joshua Padilla (4-stars) have committed to Ohio State.

The 10-highest rated recruits to sign with Ohio State

The recruiting ranking era began in the early 2000s. Here are the 10 highest-rated players to sign with Ohio State.

  1. Quinn Ewers, QB, Southlake Carroll High School (2021)

  2. Terrelle Pryor, QB, Jeannette High School, (2008)

  3. Ted Ginn Jr., WR, Cleveland Glenville (2004)

  4. J.T. Tuimoloau, DL, Sammamish (Wash.) Eastside Catholic (2021)

  5. Jack Sawyer, DL, Pickerington North High School (2021)

  6. Julian Fleming, WR, Catawissa (Pa.) Southern Columbia High School (2020)

  7. Noah Spence, DE, Harrisburg (Pa.) Bishop McDevitt (2012)

  8. Nick Bosa, DE, Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) St. Thomas Aquinas (2016)

  9. Beanie Wells, RB, Akron Garfield High School (2006)

  10. Sam Maldonado, RB, Harrison (NY.) High School (2000)

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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Kyion Grayes, wide receiver from Chandler Arizona, OSU bound