Asked to name a receiver other than K.J. Hill who could play a big role in Ohio State’s offense this year, Justin Fields could have gone in a number of different directions.
He could have named Austin Mack or Binjimen Victor, who – like Hill – are seniors who have been staples in the Buckeyes’ wide receiver rotation for the past two years. He could have named Chris Olave, a rising sophomore who appears primed for a big year after breaking out down the stretch of his freshman season. He could have gone with a veteran like Jaylen Harris who is potentially on the verge of breaking into the rotation for the first time, or he could have even gone with a tight end like Luke Farrell, Rashod Berry or Jeremy Ruckert.