Since Michael Thomas left Ohio State for the NFL and became a Pro Bowl wideout for the New Orleans Saints, the Buckeyes have been searching for a standout, go-to wide receiver. Sunday night, they reeled in the most likely candidate to become their top option since Thomas’ departure. Five-star receiver Garrett Wilson announced his commitment to Ohio State, picking the Buckeyes over his hometown school of Texas. He is the No. 29 overall player in the 2019 class and the fifth-best wideout, according to the 247Sports composite rankings. Wilson also is the first five-star prospect to commit to Ohio State in the class and the first five-star wideout to commit since Jalin Marshall in 2013. Despite hailing from Texas, Wilson has strong ties to Ohio State. Wilson was raised in the Columbus area before playing football at Lake Travis High School in Austin, Texas. His quarterback last season, three-star Matthew…
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