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Ohio State receiver Garrett Wilson makes decision on Rose Bowl status

Chandler Vesselsby: Chandler Vessels12/27/21ChandlerVessels

Ohio State Buckeyes receiver Garrett Wilson has opted out of the Rose Bowl against Utah, Letterman Row reported. The projected first round pick will instead begin preparing for the NFL draft.

The receiver later confirmed the news himself with a post on Twitter.

“I want to start this off by thanking you all from the bottom of my heart,” he wrote. “These last three years have been unforgettable and becoming a Buckeye has been the single-greatest decision of my life.

“I would like to thank my teammates, trainers and our entire coaching staff. …I wouldn’t be in this situation without each and every one of you. To my family, thank you for your unconditional love, guidance and support.

“This journey has been a lifetime in the making and after careful consideration, today, I am excited to start the next chapter by declaring for the NFL draft.”

Wilson was a stand out player for the past three seasons with the Buckeyes. This year, he set career highs with 70 receptions for 1,058 yards and 12 touchdowns.

There was plenty of speculation that this decision was coming from Wilson given his draft stock. However, it is now official. He ends his career as a Buckeye with a total of 143 catches for 2,213 yards and 23 touchdowns.

Ohio State still has a pair of talented receivers at its disposal in Chris Olave and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. However, it has also been speculated that Olave may opt out as well. He is also a projected first round pick.

Should Olave follow in Garrett Wilson’s and opt out of the Rose Bowl footsteps, Smith-Njigba would take on the role of No. 1 receiver against the Utes. He, too, had an impressive season, leading the Buckeyes in both receptions (80) and yards (1,259).

Kickoff for the “Granddaddy of them all” is set for 5 p.m. ET on New Year’s Day in Pasadena. Look for Olave’s announcement to come shortly.