Ohio State Flips Explosive Four-Star Running Back/Wide Receiver Legend Bey From Tennessee

The Buckeyes have flipped four-star athlete Legend Bey from Tennessee, an explosive athlete with a 4.33-second time in the 40-yard dash. He's listed as a quarterback, but Ohio State plans to use him as a versatile offensive weapon who can line up in the backfield and slot receiver and return punts.

BREAKING: Four-Star ATH Legend Bey has Flipped his Commitment from Tennessee to Ohio State, he tells me for @rivalsThe 60 185 ATH had been Committed to the Volunteers since JuneBIA, I believe development is a big factor and I want to be thathttps://t.co/Jb01N9Pzze pic.twitter.com/ej36vKch5a

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) November 10, 2025

Ohio State was a major player in Bey's original recruitment, finishing as one of five finalists alongside the Volunteers, Duke, Texas A&M and West Virginia after extending him an offer in January. Texas A&M was considered the leader for his services for a long time, but Tennessee picked up steam and landed his commitment on June 28, planning to use him as a wide receiver.

But the Buckeyes know how to score victories over Tennessee, throttling them 42-17 in the first round of last year's College Football Playoff. Ryan Day, primary recruiter Carlos Locklyn and Brian Hartline stayed in his ear and brought him on campus for an official visit during Ohio State's 38-14 win over Penn State on Nov. 1. By all accounts, it was a home run.

Now the Buckeyes have rounded the bases and brought Bey into their dugout for the future. He might be ranked No. 361 overall and No. 24 at athlete in the 247Sports composite, but he's one of the most gifted athletes in his class.

Bey underwent Sparq testing for QB Hit List and posted an incredible score of 96.58. Alongside his blazing 4.33-second 40-yard dash time, he posted a vertical leap of 38 inches and a broad jump of 11 feet, one inch. Those results would have placed him No. 3, No. 10 and No. 2 among wide receivers at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine.

Bey rushed for 1,912 yards and 28 touchdowns at a clip of 11.7 yards per carry playing quarterback for Forney, Texas' North Forney High School as a junior in 2024, completing 50% of his passes for 1,444 yards and 13 touchdowns with eight interceptions. He proved more efficient in his nine-game senior season, averaging 12.7 yards per rushing attempt with 1,356 yards and 23 touchdowns while completing 50.7% of his passes for 1,138 yards, 14 touchdowns and two picks.

Three-star Luke Fahey fills the quarterback position for Ohio State's 2025 recruiting class. If Bey is used as a running back at the next level, he becomes the Buckeyes' second running back commit alongside four-star Favour Akih. If he plays receiver, it will ultimately be a six-man haul for Hartline as Bey would join five-star Chris Henry Jr.; four-stars Kayden Dixon-Wyatt, Jerquaden Guilford and Jaeden Ricketts; and three-star Brock Boyd. Perhaps Bey plays both.

Bey becomes the fourth player in five days to commit to Ohio State’s 2026 recruiting class, joining cornerback Jay Timmons, offensive lineman Mason Wilhelm and defensive tackle Emanuel Ruffin. He’s the 25th overall commitment in the class for the Buckeyes.