Ohio State 2018-2022 WR - Kamryn Babb

Kamryn Babb • 2018 WR • Saint Louis, MO (Christian Brothers) • ★★★★

Kamryn Babb is another player who has topped the staff's board for some time now. The Saint Louis wideout was in Columbus last week and right now it's difficult to even identify the main competition for his services. Babb checks is as the No. 10 receiver in the composite rankings, but 247Sports actually has him No. 1 at the position.

Babb had been planning to check out some SEC programs, but if he makes it back up for Friday Night Lights, then the commitment watch may really be on. A nice little bonus could be teammate and fellow wide receiver Cameron Brown. Brown put on a show at last week's camp, earned a Buckeye offer, and then decommitted from Nebraska shortly thereafter.

 

#1 receiver on Ohio State's board........

 

4-star WR Kamryn Babb

4-star WR Kamryn Babb. (Jeremy Birmingham/LandOf10)
Babb, the nation’s No. 50 recruit, is Ohio State’s top pass-catching target and wide receivers coach Zach Smith usually gets who he wants. Babb currently stars for St. Louis (Mo.) Christian Brothers and would give Ohio State another explosive option at wide receiver. The Buckeyes are out in front on this one, with Michigan trying to make up ground.

 

Has not indicated a timeline for a decision.......

 

#OhioState continues to recruit the nation's No. 1 WR Kamryn Babb at a different level than the rest: https://t.co/ueUPVGZdt6 #Buckeyes

— Steve Wiltfong (@SWiltfong_) June 28, 2017

 

Might WR @kamm_o pull the trigger for #OhioState at Friday Night Lights? @SWiltfong247 talks with Babb (VIP) https://t.co/S9jRmHO6Aa

— Bill Kurelic (@Bill_Kurelic) June 29, 2017

 

The nation's No. 1 WR Kamryn Babb out here at @TheOpening. Strong hands: https://t.co/vinevvwa1m #Buckeyes pic.twitter.com/YcmJE5uuV4

— Steve Wiltfong (@SWiltfong_) June 29, 2017

 

WON'T BE LONG (OR WILL IT?)

Just two weeks after he visited Ohio State, St. Louis Christian Brothers College four-star wide receiver Kamryn Babb showed why he's widely considered the top-rated wide receiver in the country. As mentioned in my notebook from today's practice, he was explosive and crisp in his route-running during individual drills and very receptive and attentive to coaching from NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Rice.

“Getting to play with some of the best athletes in the world has been a blessing, and I'm just taking it all in and enjoying it,” Babb told Eleven Warriors.

The Buckeyes have long been considered the favorite to land the 6-foot-1, 189-pound Babb, but the recent trip to Columbus was significant because he'd only ever previously seen the football side of the program during camp and game-day visits.

“I just stayed away from all the football things and focused more on academics,” Babb said. “I got a tour of the campus and just seeing what they can provide for me with life after football.”

Babb spent most of the weekend with Meyer and wide receivers coach Zach Smith, and he said their relationship is great. He also chats regularly with current players who impress upon him the values of the program both on and off the field.

Though he recently narrowed down his more than 30 scholarship offers to Alabama, LSU, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Ole Miss and USC, Babb isn't sure when he'll make a decision.

“I don't know about this summer, but it's coming up,” he said. “Just want to take my time with it. I've still got to take visits. I don't know how many officials or anything like that. I've still got a lot more time to decide, so it's just going over everything with my family and mentors.”

The biggest factor, Babb said, is feeling comfortable with the school and his decision.

“You only play a certain amount of games there, so being comfortable and feeling like home and what they can provide for me with life after football is a big thing,” he said. “It's not a four-year decision, it's a 40-year decision, so I'm just taking my time with it.”

Babb plans to return to Columbus for Friday Night Lights, and I wouldn't be all that surprised if he makes the call that evening.

 

Kamryn Babb making a grab during warm ups. pic.twitter.com/ZbSvK8SzcQ

— Bill Kurelic (@Bill_Kurelic) June 30, 2017

 

Kamryn Babb talks Buckeyes, timeline and more from @TheOpening https://t.co/kVuRzlYk5O

— Jeremy Birmingham (@Birm) June 30, 2017

 

Kamryn Babb (@kamm_o) doing work. pic.twitter.com/iG4gzs58eW

— Jeremy Birmingham (@Birm) July 2, 2017

 

St. Louis four-star wideout Kamryn Babb (@kamm_o) continued his spectacular week with this touchdown grab. pic.twitter.com/tdIEsJjXNQ

— Andrew Lind (@AndrewMLind) July 2, 2017

 

QB Justin Fields to #OhioState target @kamm_o pic.twitter.com/rUMsrQabG4

— Bill Kurelic (@Bill_Kurelic) July 2, 2017

 

QB Justin Fields connects with Kamryn Babb at #TheOpening pic.twitter.com/7hGKz8gdi7

— Keith Niebuhr (@On3Keith) July 2, 2017

 

Kamryn Babb … The Missouri wideout enters the week as the No. 1 wide receiver on the 247Sports Composite, so the target is on his back. Babb didn’t get as many reps as most of the others on the list, but when he got his chance, he shined. Babb will have plenty of chances in 7-on-7 to make his case for keeping his ranking atop the receiver group, but with names like St. Brown, Marshall, Shorter, Adams and more all starting out strong, it will be a fun week to watch what the shuffle at the spot might look like.

 

Top247 receiver Kamryn Babb has no problem separating from defensive backs, and had one score taken off the board because it was ruled a sack.

 

Kamryn Babb caught 10 passes on the final day including three touchdowns, two in the championship game win keeping his name in the discussion as the top receiver in the country. Babb is a smooth, explosive customer with a powerful lower half. The 247Sports Crystal Ball favors the Buckeyes.

 

Kamryn Babb (@kamm_o) was a top performer at @TheOpening #LSU's made a strong push. Are they threatening OSU? https://t.co/8TSwrRGsoa pic.twitter.com/zqkiYihYsB

— Sam Spiegelman (@samspiegs) July 5, 2017