Garrett Wilson
Garrett Wilson is the New York Jets’ No. 1 wide receiver and the cornerstone of the franchise’s passing game. The 2022 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, Wilson, posted three straight 1,000-yard seasons to open his career before a knee injury shortened his 2025 campaign. In July 2025, he signed a four-year, $130 million extension that runs through the 2030 season, cementing his place as the face of the Jets’ offense.
Background & Path to the Jets
Wilson starred at Ohio State, where in his final college season he caught passes from C.J. Stroud and finished with 1,058 yards and 12 touchdowns in 11 games. The Jets selected him with the 10th overall pick in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. He made an immediate impact, finishing his rookie year with 83 receptions for 1,103 yards and earning the Associated Press NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award. He followed with 1,000-plus-yard seasons in 2023 and 2024, becoming the fifth player in NFL history to surpass 1,000 receiving yards and 80 catches in each of his first three seasons. His 101-catch 2024 season made him just the second player in Jets history (joining Brandon Marshall) to record a 100-catch campaign. A knee injury limited him to seven appearances in 2025. The Jets rewarded his elite play with a four-year, $130 million extension ($90 million guaranteed) in July 2025.
Career Statistics
| Season | Team | Rec | Tgt | Yds | YPC | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | NYJ | 83 | 147 | 1,103 | 13.3 | 4 |
| 2023 | NYJ | 95 | 168 | 1,042 | 11.0 | 3 |
| 2024 | NYJ | 101 | 154 | 1,104 | 10.9 | 7 |
| 2025 | NYJ | 36 | — | 395 | 11.0 | 4 |
Strengths
- Elite separation, quickness, and route-running polish against press and zone coverage.
- Outstanding contested-catch ability and body control at the catch point.
- Reliable, high-volume target who has consistently produced even amid unstable quarterback situations.
- Yards-after-catch threat with the agility to turn short throws into chunk plays.
Weaknesses
- Touchdown production has at times lagged behind his yardage totals.
- His efficiency and output have been constrained by inconsistent quarterback play during his career.
- The 2025 knee injury raises a (limited) durability note after three fully healthy seasons.
Fit With the 2026 Jets
Wilson is the unquestioned focal point of the 2026 Jets’ passing attack and the player the offense is built around, alongside the run game. The arrival of veteran quarterback Geno Smith gives Wilson the most stable signal-caller of his career, which should help him return to his 1,000-yard form after the 2025 injury. Under head coach Aaron Glenn, a run-first identity led by Breece Hall should create play-action opportunities and lighter coverage looks for Wilson, while rookie Omar Cooper Jr. provides a complementary option that can ease the defensive attention Wilson typically draws.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Garrett Wilson?
Garrett Wilson is the New York Jets’ No. 1 wide receiver and the 2022 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, selected 10th overall in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Ohio State.
What is Garrett Wilson’s contract?
In July 2025, Wilson signed a four-year, $130 million extension, with $90 million guaranteed, that runs through the 2030 season.
What are Garrett Wilson’s career receiving highlights?
Wilson opened his career with three straight 1,000-yard seasons, and his 101-catch 2024 campaign made him just the second player in Jets history, joining Brandon Marshall, to record a 100-catch season.