COLUMBUS, Ohio — Garrett Wilson will take over K.J. Hill’s position in Ohio State football’s offense when he lines up in the slot this season. To successfully follow in the footsteps of the Buckeyes’ all-time leading receiver, he also wants to step into Hill’s brain. Ohio State coach Ryan Day’s revelation last spring about Wilson’s transition from outside to inside created a stir. One could easily see why it excited Day as well. Wilson opened the 2019 season with glimpses of his promise. By the end of it he was making acrobatic catches in the first quarter of the College Football Playoff semifinal. Yet Wilson recognized the switch to the slot involved more than simply lining up closer to his quarterback. “It’s a whole different position, all the intricacies of playing the slot,” Wilson said. “I feel like I’m getting used to it every day. I’m just worried about getting…
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