Five Washington Football Team prospects to watch in Alabama vs. Ohio State
The Washington Football Team had a lot of success drafting one Ohio State receiver. Could adding another one be a sensible move?
The answer is yes. Chris Olave is a very good prospect that could seriously interest Washington in the first two rounds of the draft.
Olave had a prolific season for the Buckeyes despite playing in just six games. He caught 42 passes for 660 yards and seven touchdowns while catching passes from Fields. He was the team’s top receiver and he brings a nice skill-set to the table.
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Like McLaurin, Olave is an excellent route-runner and should be an immediate success thanks to his work in that area. That seems to be a staple among Ohio State receivers in recent drafts, so as long as that coaching staff remains there, it will probably continue to be an emphasis.
In addition to his route-running skills, Olave has a good 6-foot-1 frame, but he could stand to add a little muscle to his 188-pound frame. That could keep him out of the first round, as his ability to win will be mostly based off his route-running and athletic ability. Olave should still do fine with that, but he may not be much of a jump-ball threat or a true X-type receiver.
Still, Olave should interest Washington. Can you imagine having two elite route runners at the receiver position who can generate separation immediately and also serve as downfield threats? That’s what McLaurin and Olave could be. Of course, the team may want a different type of receiver, specifically a more physical one, but Olave is explosive enough to draw consideration.
And either way, a player like Olave would be an upgrade to the Washington receiving corps. So too would the aforementioned DeVonta Smith or Jaylen Waddle, so there are a lot of potential-packed receivers that are on these two teams.