NEW YORK — Wilson to Wilson. Get used to hearing that echo throughout MetLife on Sundays.
The Jets selected Ohio State’s Garrett Wilson with the No. 10 overall pick to supercharge quarterback Zach Wilson’s development.
When you see Elijah Moore, think of a taller carbon copy of him in Garrett Wilson.
Wilson is a high-level separator. That’s his bread and butter as his route running creates a ton of space against defensive backs. He finished with 70 catches for 1,058 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2021. He possesses both the ability to create quick explosive touchdown plays or methodical production. Against Michigan State, he had seven catches for 126 yards and two TDs including a 77-yarder; he beat Purdue by a million cuts with 10 catches for 126 yards and three touchdowns.
He has elite quickness within his route running which allows him to maneuver swiftly throughout his breaks. He’s smart at attacking defensive backs’ leverage when going through his routes to create separation, whether he’s pressed or in off coverage.
He thrives at finding cornerbacks’ blind spots also. And he can find the soft spots in zones to produce yards after the catch. His quickness allows him to win against press coverage consistently, so he can be a weapon for Zach Wilson against man coverage.
Scouts compared his overall play style to the Bills’ Stefon Diggs.
