Name: Garrett Wilson
Number: 5
Position: WR
Class: Sophomore
Height: 6’
Weight: 193 lbs
Hometown: Austin, TX
High School: Lake Travis High School
2019-2020 Stats:
| GP | Rec | YDs | Avg | TD | Rec YPG | Punt RET | RET YDs | Rush TDs | RET YPA | Total YPG |
| 13 | 30 | 432 | 14.4 | 5 | 33.2 | 14 | 86 | 0 | 6.1 | 39.8 |
Overview:
If Wilson’s statistics from last season don’t wow you, that’s okay. Why should they? He was a true freshman and the fifth option in a very strong passing attack.
Wilson didn’t get a ton of focus or plays last year, but when he did he impressed. Just earning playing time as a true freshman in such a crowded wide receiver room is noteworthy in its own right. The freshman clearly started the year as the fifth option, behind K.J. Hill, Binjimen Victor, Chris Olave, and Austin Mack.
By season’s end, though, Wilson had proven himself to be an elite receiver belonging with the crowd ahead of him. He even earned more receptions and yards than Mack on the season. Now, with Hill, Victor, and Mack all on NFL rosters, it will by Wilson’s time to shine.
The Buckeyes have an elite quarterback in Justin Fields––one of the best in the nation. He will also have an elite receiving corps to throw to, including some highly-ranked incoming recruits. Olave figures to be the main target in this high-powered passing game, but Wilson will have to be just as important if the Buckeyes want to live up to their potential.
Highlights
Want to know what makes Wilson so good? Check out his best plays from last season.
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