It seems like an annual tradition at Ohio State for the hype train to gain momentum for a breakout freshman in the offseason, only to lose steam just as the real football gets underway.
In 2013, the first-year player destined for stardom was Dontre Wilson, the speedy playmaker from DeSoto, Texas, who some pegged as the second coming of Percy Harvin. Teammates, highlighted by quarterback Braxton Miller, raved about Wilson's speed and playmaking ability and expected him to do big things in his first year with Ohio State.
That never materialized, though, as the Buckeyes utilized Wilson mainly as a decoy, and he accumulated just 460 total yards and three touchdowns in 2013.