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Columbus, Ohio During the first two years of his football career at Ohio State, Emeka Egbuka appeared to be a player who was obviously on a three-and-done track.
He established himself as a return specialist in his rookie year of 2021 and went on to become one of the select few wide receivers in Ohio history to record a 1,000-yard campaign in 2022. He was expected to duplicate that performance with Marvin Harrison Jr. this past season before they both entered the NFL Draft this spring as the newest additions to Brian Hartline’s string of first-round selections.
Harrison made his dream come true, and he appears to be headed toward becoming the first player taken in April who is not a quarterback. However, Egbuka had to adjust after a 2023 marred by injuries.
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During the 2024 Buckeye Cruise, Egbuka stated, “It’s part of the game,” on 97.1 The Fan’s “Morning Juice.” “Playing football requires you to realize this.” Although I felt at the time that it was unfortunate, it has brought me to this point and to this moment. I feel like this was God’s purpose for me, and I’m returning to Ohio State for my fourth year. I’m excited to seize this chance and really go for it.”
Egbuka acknowledged that his disappointing season was a major factor in his decision to return, but he saw the potential to establish himself as the undisputed leader of the wide receiver group. However, he also acknowledged that, until he made it official, there was a lot of back and forth in reaching that conclusion.
“It was the most evenly matched decision I have ever encountered,” Egbuka remarked. “I leaned a lot on my faith. I tried to discover what the Lord wanted me to do by reading my Bible and praying all the time. He guided me back to this location. There were no ifs, ands, or buts regarding that choice. I gave it my all. I was completely confined.
Returning in 2024, the former five-star prospect has 124 career catches for 1,857 yards and 14 touchdowns. Should he return for a fourth year and achieve even half of what he did as a sophomore, he has the potential to vault himself to the top of the school’s all-time standings.
However, it also put him on the list of recruits for the class of 2021 who felt their time at OSU wasn’t quite enough. Each choice stood alone from the others. However, it produced an option that is universal and forms the core of a 2024 roster.
“I cherish every opportunity I get to play on the field with these guys—whom I’ve spent the last four years on the team—” Egbuka stated. “I won’t sit here and declare that our primary goal was to mobilize the troops. Although each person chose what was best for them, there was undoubtedly consideration given to the possibility of winning a title. This year, we want to do something unique.