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WR Garrett Wilson (All B1G, 1st Team All American, 2022 OROY, New York Jets)

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FRESHMAN TRACKER: GARRETT WILSON INTRODUCES HIMSELF TO THE WORLD ON THE SEASON'S BIGGEST STAGE

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It's official, Ohio State has won eight straight in the rivalry. Let's take a look at the contributions made by the Buckeyes' seven true freshmen who played in the historic 56-27 beat-down of Harbaugh and his band of ordinary men.



A year ago, Garrett Wilson was watching true freshman Chris Olave and Ohio State drop 62 points on Michigan in Columbus. While watching the beating, he tweeted the message above.

Yesterday, Wilson came through with his own great plays. The talented Texan receiver led the the Buckeyes with 3 catches for 118 yards and a 30-yard touchdown. Wilson was the receiver that Justin Fields found in the corner of the end zone on his first play back in the game after suffering the scary knee injury.



Wilson's first catch of the game set up Ohio State's third score of the day. Early in the second quarter, the Buckeyes were facing a 2nd and 18 after a holding penalty. Wilson blew past the Wolverine's secondary for a 41-yard gain that put the ball on the five-yard line. Three snaps later, Dobbins rushed in for his second score of the game.

The great one's second catch of the game came just before halftime. Ohio State retained possession of the ball after Michigan jumped offside on a punt. On the very next play, Fields connected with Wilson for a 47-yard gain. One play later, Dobbins rushed five yards to the left and walked into the end zone. The path was made easier because of Wilson's fantastic seal block on his defensive back.



Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...38/freshman-tracker-world-meet-garrett-wilson

Re: With all of the great things Wilson did, Ryan Day and the staff will easily be able to keep the young receiver grounded after his muffed punt led to three points for the Wolverines.

Next year he could easily be the #2 receiver behind Olave; however, he definitely needs to work on "cleanly" catching a punt.

 
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RB07OSU said:
Garrett has a very bright future here, starting this year. The coolest thing on his TD catch today was seeing all the upperclassmen WRs run up immediately to congratulate him and it was sincere. He's getting some great mentors and I feel like there's going to be a game where we need some plays, and Wilson comes up big. Book it.
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That game would be yesterday, hell of a performance out there. He's had quite the freshman campaign.
 
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I see incredible ball skills, incredible body control in tight space, great athleticism, great size, and what appears to be a champions attitude and commitment to the craft.

(not a coach but) I do also see a fair amount of wasted movement coming in and out of breaks and in his stride overall. Normal freshman stuff. I think a full year with Hartline on the former and (maybe even more importantly) a full year with Marotti on the latter will turn Garett into an All American. Also of course must get the concentration sorted out for returns.

I also think the incoming talent at the position will create competition in the position that will bring the best out of the group. Fun times.
 
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Buckeye1 said:
Next year will be Fleming’s turn to be The Freshman!
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I think so. Will definitely miss Hill, Mack and Victor, but honestly the talent level in the WR room with Olave, Wilson, J. Williams, Fleming, Smith-Njigba, Scott and Cooper might be higher. But as good as Garrett has looked this year, agreed with everyone in here that he has so much more talent to tap into that we are yet to see.
 
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RB07OSU said:
I think so. Will definitely miss Hill, Mack and Victor, but honestly the talent level in the WR room with Olave, Wilson, J. Williams, Fleming, Smith-Njigba, Scott and Cooper might be higher. But as good as Garrett has looked this year, agreed with everyone in here that he has so much more talent to tap into that we are yet to see.
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Pretty sure that’s what we were saying last year too. Embarrassment of riches.
 
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RB07OSU said:
I think so. Will definitely miss Hill, Mack and Victor, but honestly the talent level in the WR room with Olave, Wilson, J. Williams, Fleming, Smith-Njigba, Scott and Cooper might be higher. But as good as Garrett has looked this year, agreed with everyone in here that he has so much more talent to tap into that we are yet to see.
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We might also get Saunders back next year. As a Captain, his experience and leadership would be key to a young WR group.
 
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