Garrett Wilson

Wilson is a king without a crown, viewed by many as a top wide receiver despite not quite having the stats to back it up. That's probably fair, for the most part, as he's passed both the eye test and the target dominance test since the Jets drafted him 10th overall in 2022. His 4.38 40 time translates to the field, and Wilson is tougher and more physical than you'd expect of a guy who measured just 6-0. 183, at the combine (he's now listed at 192 pounds). He played every game his first two seasons and topped 1,000 yards both years, but the efficiency numbers went from poor in 2022 (56.5 percent catch rate, 7.5 YPT) to downright awful in 2023 (56.5 percent, 6.2 YPT), essentially following the same path as the Jets' QB play and offense overall. Zach Wilson was a big part of that problem, though Wilson's per-route/game production was no better with the cavalcade of backups he played with (Joe Flacco, Mike White, Trevor Siemian, Tim Boyle). Even the 40-year-old, post-Achilles-tear version of Aaron Rodgers should be easily the best QB that Wilson has experienced since putting up 1,058 yards and 12 TDs in 11 games his final season at Ohio State while catching passes from C.J. Stroud. The Jets' offseason moves could also help, as they brought in three big-name OTs (Tyron Smith, Morgan Moses, rookie Ola Fashanu) but are relying on ACL rehabee Mike Williams and third-round pick Malachi Corley as the complementary WRs. The crux of the plan seems to be better blocking and better QB play, in conjunction with huge years from Wilson and RB Breece Hall. Read Past Outlooks