Receivers:
Probably Leaving:
Chris Olave: Led the team in receiving and will always have that awesome touchdown against Clemson. Probably declaring for the draft, even though the receiver class is stacked this year, no real reason to think he'll improve a lot on staying another year. (Edit: he didn't leave)
Mookie Cooper: Entered the portal and transferred to Mizzou.
Probably staying:
Garrett Wilson: Moved to the slot this year and it was really just him and Olave catching passes for much of the season. Seems likely to stay in the slot with the talent OSU has on the outside, no reason to expect much of a drop off from him.
Jameson Williams: The thought was this speedster would make a big impact this year starting opposite Willson and Olave. And...not so much. He did have some big plays but only had nine catches. With the competition fierce he'll have a battle to hold on to a starting spot.
Julian Fleming: Big time recruit who got one start in place of a COVID stricken Olave. Finished with 7 catches for 74 yards and never showed a ton of big play potential, though not a lot of opportunity either. Going to compete to be a starter next year.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba: Seemed like the freshman the coaches likes the most, though that's based mostly on my recollection because I can't find overall snap counts. In any event, finished with 10 catches for 49 yards but will be a big part of what they do next year.
Gee Scott: Another one of their freshman, he didn't record a catch but did get some snaps early in the season. I hadn't been certain he saw the field at all but he did.
Kamryn Babb: Babb has battled injury for much of his career, but did see a bit of action this year, and got some action in the B1G championship game. He also did not record a catch this year.
Ellijah Gardiner: I suppose? I can't find any record that played this year, but as far as I can tell he's still on the team.
Newcomers:
Emeka Egbuka: The #1 receiver prospect in the nation coming out of Washington. Have to imagine he will get some looks and might back up Wilson in the slot.
Jayden Ballard: Another top 100 prospect, he was the top receiver in Ohio but my take he is will probably develop for a year before seeing the field.
Marvin Harrison, Jr.: Another top 100 prospect, this is the son of, you guessed it, Marvin Harrison. Looks like a guy who is predictably advanced in his skills, but might benefit from some time in the weight room. Looks to be a big body possession receiver, so a bit of bulk might do him right.
