COLUMBUS, Ohio — Watching Garrett Wilson develop into a trusted red zone weapon last season, Ohio State receivers coach Brian Hartline had visions of the future. At the time, it was a future no one else was talking about. Some of Wilson’s biggest freshman season highlights — going up over a defender for a touchdown catch against Miami of Ohio, or elevating on the sideline for an acrobatic catch against Clemson in the Fiesta Bowl — reinforced preconceived notions that Wilson would would pair with Chris Olave on the outside in 2020. Then came the first day of spring practice, when Wilson lined up in the slot and brought a new dimension to the question of who would succeed all-time receptions lead K.J. Hill. Ohio State coach Ryan Day spoke with exuberance about the move that day — about how Wilson’s “spatial awareness” and all-around skills set could thrive inside.…
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