COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football’s receiver room recently maximized individual performance with a group dynamic. When the Buckeyes rolled six deep at receiver, it could be difficult for anyone to separate statistically or pile up targets. That did not hold back Dwayne Haskins’ 2018 offense, or the one Justin Fields led in 2019. Looking into the near future, Ohio State’s recruiting bonanza at the position will introduce a new wrinkle to that collective concept. Will the Buckeyes revert to that balanced approach, spreading reps and targets across the corps? Or will the meritocracy seen in the 2020 offense hold up as the new norm? Which brings us to Friday’s expected news that Steilacoom, Washington receiver Emeka Egbuka became the 21st commitment in the Buckeyes’ 2021 class. Ranked No. 9 among all players and No. 1 among receivers, Egbuka adds to receivers coach Brian Hartline’s embarrassment of riches. Removing Garrett…
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