June 20, 2026

Behind Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson, Ohio State's young receivers ready to emerge in 2021

Buckeye Camp Questions Editor’s note: This is the third in a series of stories looking at the 10 most pressing questions facing Ohio State football as it prepares for the 2021 season. Today, Part 3: Who complements Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson at wide receiver? It is not a stretch to say that Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson are the top receiving duo in college football. Both are projected as future NFL first-round draft picks. A year ago, Olave caught 50 passes for 729 yards and seven touchdowns in seven games. Wilson had 43 catches for 723 yards and six touchdowns in eight games. Olave has explosive speed and is a superb technician as a route-runner. Wilson has freakish body control and hands and is elusive after the catch. Olave and Wilson combined for 59 percent of Justin Fields’ completions last year. The next favorite target was gifted tight end…

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