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Garrett Wilson sprints his way up the NFL Draft board with blazing time in 40-yard dash

Ohio State wide receiver Garrett Wilson catches a pass during a drill at the NFL scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. Credit: AP/Charlie Neibergall

INDIANAPOLIS – The chip on Garrett Wilson’s shoulder was huge, even though not actually visible to those around him during an interview session at the NFL Scouting Combine this week. Someone asked which individual drill he was most looking forward to as he prepared to showcase his talents to NFL personnel.

"I gotta prove some people wrong on the 40," the Ohio State star receiver said. "I’ve seen what people are saying about what they think I’m gonna run, and I’m excited to get out there and do what I do.