Chris Olave sank in disappointment as he trudged off a suburban Miami field in January following Ohio State’s loss to Alabama in the College Football Playoff final. “I’m a competitor,” Olave said, “so I had a terrible feeling in my stomach. I just didn’t want to leave college like that. Growing up, I’ve always wanted to win a national championship, do everything in college, then go to the NFL.” Motivated by the defeat and a desire to clear the final hurdle for a more satisfying finish to his college career, the Buckeyes wide receiver opted to remain in school for his senior season, holding off on a draft declaration that had previously been seen as a foregone conclusion. Fellow receiver Garrett Wilson admitted being a bit surprised. “When you’re as good as Chris, you think those dudes are gone,” he said. But Olave heavily weighed the national championship game loss, plus…
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