Chris Olave was already widely considered to be the best wide receiver in college football going into Ohio State’s first game of the season.
In the Buckeyes’ season opener at Minnesota, Olave demonstrated an enhanced skill set that could make him an even bigger weapon for Ohio State’s offense in 2021.
Since his emergence as a true freshman in 2018, Olave has been a major deep threat for the Buckeyes. Possessing a special ability to track the ball downfield as well as a knack for stepping up in clutch moments that led Ryan Day to describe him last year as the best receiver he’s coached, Olave’s ability to beat defenders with his speed and make plays on the ball in the air has been well-proven.