There’s no question Julian Fleming had higher ambitions for his Ohio State career after coming to Columbus as the nation’s No. 1 wide receiver prospect in the class of 2020.
Injuries did most of the work to derail his progress, primarily shoulder ailments. When it seemed he may be finding his footing in 2022, catching 34 passes for 533 yards and six touchdowns, his numbers dipped to 26 receptions, 270 yards and no scores in 2023.
With one year of eligibility remaining thanks to a COVID-19 waiver, Fleming found a new home in his old home state of Pennsylvania, and as football season nears, Penn State is hoping Fleming will catalyze the program’s own fresh start at the wide receiver position.