Ohio State Receiver Chris Olave returns for 2021 season

The Ohio State receiving body in 2021 received a huge boost on Monday when Olave announced he would return to the Buckeyes for his senior season, delaying his entry into the NFL draft until 2022 .

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– Chris Olave (@chrisolave_) January 18, 2021

If Olave had chosen to go pro, he probably would have been selected in the first or second round of the draft. He decided to stay in Columbus for another year, however, for the opportunity to earn his Ohio State degree and once again attempt to lead the Buckeyes to a national championship.

Already the Buckeyes’ main receiver for the past two seasons, Olave is positioned to be one of Ohio State’s top team chiefs in 2021. He will almost certainly be in line for the captain, and provide an experienced target. for the one who finishes. be Justin Fields’ successor as Ohio State’s next starting quarterback.

In his first three seasons at Ohio State, Olave has already caught 111 passes for 1,775 yards and 22 touchdowns. He ranks sixth in career Ohio State history receiving touchdowns and 16th in receiving and receiving yards. By returning to Ohio State for another year, he will have the chance to continue to climb the record books and leave Columbus as one of the best receivers in Ohio State history.

With Olave back in the fold, the state of Ohio is poised to have the best receiving body in college football in 2021. The five wide receivers who caught assists in 2020 will be back for 2021 – Olave, Garrett Wilson, Jameson Williams, Julian Fleming and Jaxon Smith -Njigba – while other potential contributors to the post next season include fourth-year Kamryn Babb, Gee Scott Jr., and freshman trio Jayden Ballard, Emeka Egbuka and Marvin Harrison Jr.