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Chris Olave had a unique journey from underrated recruit to All-American wideout. He attended Chula Vista (Calif.) Eastlake for his first two years of high school. He transferred with his brother Josh to San Marcos (Calif.) Mission Hills because they were not living up to the academic standards set by their parents. But the California Interscholastic Federation ruled them ineligible for the 2016 season. But he burst out during the 2017 season with 93 passes for a San Diego Section-record 1,764 yards and 26 touchdowns. He was a solid role player as a freshman before earning a starting role in 2019. He was third team All-Big Ten as a sophomore and first team All-Big Ten as a junior. He is the son of LaCausha and Raul Olave. He is the younger brother of Isiah and Josh. Isiah Olave was a cornerback at UC Davis from 2014-2018 and was third team All-Big Sky as a senior. Josh Olave was a cornerback at DII Azusa Pacific before transferring to Weber State. He is majoring in consumer and family financial services.

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What makes Chris Olave so special for Ohio State? Are there areas of the wide receiver's game that can still improve as a senior for the Buckeyes? Was there any surprise that he returned for his senior year? Former Ohio State star and current Washington Football Team receiver Terry McLaurin puts on the highlights and breaks it all down in his most recent chat with Lettermen Row.

Lettermen Row's Austin Ward and Spencer Holbrook break down the decision by superstar wide receiver Chris Olave to return to Ohio State for his senior season.

Ohio State: What Chris Olave return means for Buckeyes moving forward

What makes Chris Olave so valuable for Ohio State? Is any part of his emergence into one of the most important Buckeyes surprising at this point? Where can Olave continue to expand his impact and keep helping the two-time defending Big Ten champions? Former Ohio State wide receiver Evan Spencer was back in the Lettermen Row film lab answering those questions and breaking down the film of the rising star.

BuckIQ: 'Off-the-charts' production from Chris Olave normal to Buckeyes now

Ohio State receiver Chris Olave talks with the media following the Buckeyes 76-5 win over Miami (Ohio).

Chris Olave: Ohio State receiver talks with media following Buckeyes 76-5 win

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