Seth Collins, the primary first team slot receiver, watched practice Tuesday from the opposite end of the field with his right hand heavily bandaged. Collins is out indefinitely due to a finger injury suffered last week in practice, opening up chances for a receiving corps still establishing its depth.
The loss of Collins could be a sizable blow to an offense that has ranked near the bottom of major national passing categories each of the past two years.
The team's second-leading receiver last year (36 receptions for 418 yards) recently moved to the slot to give OSU and new starting quarterback Jake Luton a group of formidable targets.
Neither the 5-foot-8 Hawkins or the 6-foot Bradford will be able to make up for the unique blend of size and speed Collins brings.
Beats also lost 2016 leading rcvr and fly sweep guy (number 3 rusher) Victor Bolden to the NFL.
The loss of Collins could be a sizable blow to an offense that has ranked near the bottom of major national passing categories each of the past two years.
The team's second-leading receiver last year (36 receptions for 418 yards) recently moved to the slot to give OSU and new starting quarterback Jake Luton a group of formidable targets.
Neither the 5-foot-8 Hawkins or the 6-foot Bradford will be able to make up for the unique blend of size and speed Collins brings.
Beats also lost 2016 leading rcvr and fly sweep guy (number 3 rusher) Victor Bolden to the NFL.
