Elite Ohio State commit Jamier Brown set to return following 2-game suspension

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While the 2026 high school football season enters Week 3, for one of the top recruits in the nation, this week is his first chance to return to the field for his senior season.

Five-star wide receiver Jamier Brown is eligible to make his season debut following a two-game suspension for Wayne High School (Huber Heights, Ohio), on Friday, Sept. 4. The Warriors (0-2) are set to take on St. Edward and are seeking their first win of the season.

Brown was suspended for two games by the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) due to rule violations.

"I can confirm that the student-athlete was suspended for the first two games of the season, which is the result of two separate and unrelated violations this past summer," OHSAA Director of Media Operations Tim Stried said in an email to USA TODAY Sports. "We are not able to share additional details at this time until our Board of Directors meeting next week"

Brown — the No. 26 overall prospect in the USA TODAY 2027 Composite Rankings — missed the Warriors' season-opening 35-25 defeat at Fairfield on Friday, Aug. 21, and the 35-7 loss against Cincinnati St. Xavier on Aug. 28.

Despite Brown's absence, quarterback Kye Graham leads the Greater Western Ohio Conference in passing with 490 yards, three touchdowns and four interceptions. Brown's return will certainly boost his numbers.

The 5-foot-11, 192-pound receiver had transferred to Big Walnut High School in January, where he helped the track and field team win an OHSAA state championship in the spring. He, however, transferred back to Wayne ahead of the football season.

Brown caught 73 passes for 1,009 yards with 10 touchdowns, while also carrying the ball 10 times for 83 yards and two more scores during his junior campaign in 2025. He also scored four times on special teams (three kickoff returns, one punt return). As a sophomore, he had 63 catches for 1,035 yards and 13 touchdowns.

He has been committed to the Buckeyes since Nov. 23, 2024.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Elite Ohio State commit Jamier Brown set to return following 2-game suspension

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