Okay, let’s talk about this Ollie Gordon guy, the running back for Oklahoma State. I’ve been keeping an eye on him, and I got to say, this year was a real letdown. You might remember I was quite hyped about him last year, and rightfully so. He was considered a top prospect, but 2025 hasn’t been kind to him. I feel this is a real shame.
It all started when I was browsing around to see what the future of running backs might look like. I kept seeing this name: Ollie Gordon. Seemed like everyone was saying he was the next big thing. That’s how I decided to dig in.
The first thing I did was watch some of his games from last year. This guy is a beast! Big, strong, you name it. I started keeping a notebook, just jotting down his stats and any big plays he made. And there were a lot of them. He really was as good as people said, and he got recognized as the best running back in college football. Can you believe it? I was so excited, I even had a special section in my notebook just for him. I was sure he’d be a first-round pick in the NFL draft.
Then came the current season. I was ready, notebook in hand, to document his journey to the NFL. But man, what a disappointment. It’s like he’s a completely different player. I kept watching his games, hoping for a turnaround, but it just never happened. My notebook entries for him this year? Pretty much empty. There’s just one entry where he ran for a touchdown, but that’s about it.
Here’s what I had in my notes from last year:
- Big and strong
- Top running back prospect
- Best running back in college football
And here’s what I have for this year:
- Disappointing season
- One touchdown run
I was so bummed out that I even stopped following the NFL draft news for a while. It just wasn’t the same without him being a top prospect. I had to shift my focus to other players, but it felt wrong, like I was betraying my initial excitement.
Eventually, I saw the news that he declared for the 2025 NFL draft. I don’t know, I have mixed feelings about it. Part of me hopes he can bounce back, but another part feels like this year really hurt his chances. It’s a tough situation.
So that’s my story with Ollie Gordon. A rollercoaster of excitement and disappointment. It just goes to show you, nothing is guaranteed in sports. You never know what’s going to happen. I guess that’s why we keep watching, right?
