2:08 PM ET Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State stars leaving early for the NFL happens every winter, but the bigger news this time might be about who decided to stay. After the expected announcements by quarterback Justin Fields, cornerback Shaun Wade and other early departures trickled out via social media after the loss to Alabama in the national championship game, the Buckeyes got a huge “stay” in Chris Olave, last season’s leading receiver who as a junior was draft eligible. In making the announcement via Twitter this week, Olave said “there are so many great memories but we’re not done yet.” Besides Olave, starting offensive tackle Thayer Munford and defensive tackle Haskell Garrett said they would also be back, both taking advantage of an extra year of eligibility given to all players by the NCAA because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tight end Jeremy Ruckert and defensive end Tyreke…
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