Jets Select Ohio State WR Garrett Wilson With No. 10 Pick in 2022 NFL Draft

Get ready for a Wilson to Wilson connection on offense, Jets fans.

Max Goodman | Apr 28, 2022

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After snagging cornerback Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner at No. 4, the Jets flip from defense to offense with their second first-round pick of the 2022 NFL draft.

New York has selected Ohio State wide receiver Garrett Wilson with the 10th overall pick, giving second-year quarterback Zach Wilson another weapon.

Wilson had a career year in 2021 with the Buckeyes, racking up 1,058 receiving yards on 70 receptions with 12 touchdowns. Now, he'll line up alongside receivers Elijah Moore, Corey Davis, Braxton Berrios and more in the Jets' wide receiver room.

It always seemed like the Jets would use this pick to give Zach Wilson another playmaker. They made it clear this offseason that they were looking to add a wideout, judging by their interest in Tyreek Hill, Deebo Samuel and more on the trade market.

USC's Drake London was also a potential fit for the Jets, but he came off the board at No. 8, going to the Falcons.

Barring any trades, the Jets will sit tight for the rest of the first round, celebrating their two big additions. General manager Joe Douglas and his team will be back on the clock early on Friday, though. Gang Green is scheduled to pick at No. 35 and No. 38 in the second round.

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Published Apr 28, 2022

MAX GOODMAN

Max Goodman covers the New York Jets for Sports Illustrated and FanNation. He also covers the New York Yankees, publisher of Sports Illustrated and FanNation's Yankees site, Inside The Pinstripes. Before starting out with SI, Goodman attended Northwestern University and the Medill School of Journalism. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism and Master’s Degree in Sports Media, graduating in 2019. While at school, Goodman gathered valuable experience as an anchor and reporter on NNN SportsNight and played on the club baseball team. Goodman previously interned at MLB.com as an associate reporter covering the Miami Marlins. He also interned with ESPN, working as an associate reporter on Mike Greenberg's Get Up. Goodman is from New York City. He grew up in Hell's Kitchen. Follow Goodman on Twitter @MaxTGoodman and connect with him via email by reaching out at maxgoodmansports@gmail.com.