If you are an NFL draft junkie, there’s no doubt you are glued to your television set or streaming device this week. And if you want to combine that with your love affair for the colors scarlet and gray, then yesterday and the rest of the week should be fun out in Indianapolis. That’s because the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine is taking place and there are plenty of Ohio State players showing off for the upcoming 2022 NFL draft.
And, as fate would have it, the wide receivers had a little fun on Thursday in Lucas Oil Stadium. That, of course, meant that OSU receivers Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson were literally on the clock. One of the most-followed activities is the 40-yard dash, and the receivers have been known to put up the fastest times historically.
Olave has been known to be a smooth route runner that can take the top off of defenses and we have video of Olave’s blistering 4.39 40-time. Everyone was wowed initially by an unofficial time of 4.26, but that was adjusted to a little “slower” official time.
4.26u, holy moly.@OhioStateFB WR @chrisolave_ with a jaw-dropping 40.
📺: #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/xKZxr9Cd78
— NFL (@NFL) March 4, 2022
Olave has always gotten credit for his smooth route running and ability to take the top off of defenses, but he never really got the credit for his top-end speed. This showing should put that to rest.
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