Who committed to Ohio State?

Chris Henry Jr., son of the late Bengals wide receiver, committed to Ohio State.

Who is Chris Henry Jr.'s father's former teammate?

Chris Henry Sr.'s former teammate at West Virginia was Tory Johnson Sr.

Which college rivalry will Chris Henry Jr. and Travis Johnson face?

They will face the historic Ohio State versus Michigan rivalry.

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Next-Gen Rivalry: Sons of Legends Clash at OSU vs. Michigan

6 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Sons of former teammates Chris Henry Sr. and Tory Johnson commit to rivals.
Chris Henry Jr. commits to Ohio State, Travis Johnson to Michigan.
Both players will face off in the historic Ohio State-Michigan rivalry.

Next-Gen Rivalry: Sons of Legends Clash at OSU vs. Michigan

Chris Henry Jr., son of the late Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry, has committed to Ohio State, creating a compelling storyline in college football. This decision places him on a collision course with Travis Johnson, son of Tory Johnson Sr., who played alongside Henry Sr. at West Virginia University.

Tory Johnson Sr. announced his son Travis's commitment to Michigan, noting the familial connection and the impending rivalry. He expressed pride and anticipation as their sons are set to compete against each other in the iconic Ohio State versus Michigan game.

Both highly-touted wide receivers, Henry Jr. and Johnson are expected to contribute significantly to their respective teams. Their future matchups in the Big Ten rivalry, a tradition dating back to 1897, will carry the weight of their fathers' past camaraderie and the intense spirit of collegiate competition.