COLUMBUS, Ohio — Per the consensus of the scouting industry, Julian Fleming came to Ohio State football to help redefine the program’s definition of a receiver. While that unveiling did take place during his tenure — Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave and Jaxon Smith-Njigba all setting the stage for Marvin Harrison Jr.’’s ascent — Fleming never truly broke free from his supporting role. He entered his name in the NCAA transfer portal on Dec. 4 and somewhat quietly ended a Buckeye career which began with great expectations and fanfare. The next step in Fleming’s career may serve as a testament both to the NCAA’s decision to allow an extra year of eligibility for the 2020 pandemic-affected season and the transfer portal itself. He pushed his body past its limits at times to become a reliable third receiver. He graduated last month with a degree in human development and…
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