Chris Olave recognized that Ohio State’s 2021 recruiting class was special months ago. © Joshua A. Bickel/Columbus Dispatch Cornerback Denzel Burke, here returning an interception against Rutgers, leads the Buckeyes in defensive snaps with 351 and pass breakups with six. “Probably in the spring when I saw them play,” the senior wide receiver said. Olave realized that running back TreVeyon Henderson’s five-star status was legit. Olave went against cornerback Denzel Burke and knew this was no typical overmatched freshman. Olave raved about how advanced two freshmen in his room — Emeka Egbuka and Marvin Harrison Jr. — were in terms of ability and work ethic. But it’s one thing to show flashes in the spring. It’s another to do what Ohio State’s true freshmen have done so far this season. Unlike redshirt freshmen such as quarterback C.J. Stroud, these true freshmen didn’t have the benefit of watching and learning last year during…
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