December 25, 2024

NFL Draft Profile: Chris Olave, Wide Receiver, Ohio State Buckeyes


#2Pos: WRHt: 6005Wt: 188DOB: 9/18/99Eligible: 2022San Marcos, CAMission Hills Chris OlaveOhio State Buckeyes Pros: Lamattina: Chris Olave is a very smooth athlete as an outside receiver. He uses his technical refinement to create separation. He has extremely reliable hands in all parts of the field. Relies on a hesitation move out of his release to catch his matchup off guard. Offers value as a field stretcher and can also come back on hitches or over the middle to mix it up. Has good zonal awareness of where the holes in the deep zones are to attack. Well-developed deep route runner. Willing run blocker. Good footwork and technique at the break of his route to create enough of a cushion for a safe passing lane. Cons: Lamattina: He is not an overly explosive athlete that will consistently blow defenders out of the water with pure speed. There should be worries about his ability…

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