The Ohio State Buckeyes have become a direct pipeline for wide receivers to enter the NFL. The amount of talent that Ohio State has recruited and developed under head coach Ryan Day and receivers coach Brian Hartline is ridiculous.

The latest top-25 receiver rankings of 2024 from The 33rd Team are filled with former Ohio State stars. This list looked only at the play of receivers in 2024, so all prior biases were thrown to the side. In total, five Ohio State receivers made it.

Former Ohio State Receivers Ranked

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Here are where the five Ohio State receivers landed in the rankings piece, along with my blurb from each write-up.

25. Chris Olave, New Orleans Saints

Stats: 32 receptions, 400 yards, 1 touchdown

Two concussions ended Chris Olave's season prematurely, which is sad on multiple levels. On the field, Olave was on pace for another 1,000-yard season despite dealing with bad quarterback play.

The speedy threat had at least 81 yards in four of his first seven games, and Derek Carr was leaving more on the table with missed throws. Of his 32 passes, 22 went for first downs, and Olave was on pace for a career-best contested catch rate.

22. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seattle Seahawks 

Stats: 50 receptions, 568 yards, 3 touchdowns

Primarily a slot threat for Seattle, Jaxon Smith-Njigba's production comes in spades. When he's a focal point, Smith-Njigba can provide a blend of big plays and chain-moving receptions.

There are not a lot of sexy moments every week, but it's impossible to deny that Smith-Njigba is quite good at his role and elevates his play when needed. 

18. Marvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals

Stats: 33 receptions, 499 yards, 6 touchdowns

An inauspicious start aside, the Arizona Cardinals continue to integrate Marvin Harrison Jr. into their weekly game plans in creative ways.

The difficult part to factor in is that Arizona is happy to use him as a decoy in favor of chasing other mismatches, which has led to several quiet outings. When given the targets, though, Harrison has been fantastic at converting in high-leverage situations. 

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6. Garrett Wilson, New York Jets

Stats: 65 receptions, 704 yards, 5 touchdowns

A slow start to the season made Garrett Wilson look like potential trade fodder, but the tables quickly turned in subsequent weeks. Even the acquisition of Davante Adams had little effect on Wilson, and Aaron Rodgers fed the explosive target more frequently.

The interesting part is how Wilson is so productive despite not being in an offense that plays to his strengths. His yards after the catch mark pales compared to his performance on contested catches, which tells that Wilson could do even more on a unit more tailored to his talent. 

3. Terry McLaurin, Washington Commanders 

Stats: 47 receptions, 711 yards, 6 touchdowns

Before the Washington Commanders drafted Jayden Daniels, it seemed as though the public had forgotten about Terry McLaurin as a true star playmaker. His production was consistently good but could have been better.

However, Daniels' aggression and competency have McLaurin on pace to set career highs across the board. He's one of the premier speedsters in the league. 

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