Garrett Wilson

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Garrett Wilson
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:192 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High school:Lake Travis (Austin, Texas)
College:Ohio State (2019–2021)
NFL draft:2022 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year
    (2022)
  • 2022
    )
  • First-team All-Big Ten (2020)
  • Second-team All-Big Ten (2021)
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Receiving yards:
2,145
Receiving touchdowns:7
Player stats at PFR

Garrett Antonio Wilson (born July 22, 2000) is an

NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year
.

Early life

Wilson was born in Chicago on July 22, 2000, but grew up in Dublin, Ohio (a suburb of Columbus) until the age of 11.[1][2] He attended Lake Travis High School in Austin, Texas, winning a 6A state championship along with Charlie Brewer in 2016; Wilson would go on to break multiple Lake Travis wide receiver records, including total career receptions (204), total yards (3,359) and total touchdowns (55). Wilson played in the 2019 All-American Bowl.[3] A five-star recruit, he was ranked as the second-highest receiver and committed to play college football at Ohio State University.[4][5][6]

College career

Wilson playing for Ohio State as a freshman.

As a true freshman at Ohio State in 2019, Wilson played in all 14 games and had 30 receptions for 432 yards and five touchdowns.

2022 NFL Draft.[11]

College statistics

Season Receiving Rushing
Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Att Yds Avg Lng TD
2019 30 432 14.4 47 5 0 0 0.0 0 0
2020 43 723 16.8 65 6 2 67 33.3 62 0
2021 70 1,058 15.1 77 12 4 76 19.0 51 1
Career 143 2,213 15.5 77 23 6 143 23.8 62 1

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split
20-yard shuttle
 Vertical jump Broad jump
5 ft 11+3⁄4 in
(1.82 m) 		183 lb
(83 kg) 		32 in
(0.81 m) 		9+7⁄8 in
(0.25 m)		 4.38 s 1.53 s 2.56 s 4.36 s 36.0 in
(0.91 m)		 10 ft 3 in
(3.12 m)
All values from
NFL Combine[12][13]

Wilson was drafted in the first round with the 10th overall by the

Cleveland Browns, he recorded his first two NFL touchdowns as part of an eight-reception, 102-yard performance in the 31–30 victory.[17] In Week 8, against the New England Patriots, he had six receptions for 115 receiving yards in the 22–17 loss.[18] In Week 12, against the Chicago Bears, he had two receiving touchdowns in the 31–10 victory.[19] In Week 13, against the Minnesota Vikings, he had eight receptions for 162 receiving yards in the 27–22 loss.[20] He finished his rookie season with 83 receptions for 1,103 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns.[21] He set franchise rookie records for receptions and receiving yards in a single season.[22] He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.[23]

On February 9, 2023, Wilson was awarded the Associated Press NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.[24]

On January 9, 2024, Wilson changed his jersey number from 17 to 5, the number he used in college. The number 5 was originally worn by punter Thomas Morstead.[25]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold Career high
Year Team Games Receiving Rushing Fumbles
GP GS Rec Yds Y/R Lng TD Att Yds Y/A Lng TD Fum Lost
2022 NYJ 17 12 83 1,103 13.3 60 4 4 4 1.0 7 0 2 1
2023 NYJ 17 17 95 1,042 11.0 68 3 4 0 0.0 6 0 2 2
Career 34 29 178 2,145 12.1 68 7 8 4 0.5 7 0 4 3

Personal

Wilson's father, Kenny Wilson, played basketball at Davidson College.[26] Wilson has been friends with New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty since childhood.[27]

References

  1. ^ Kercheval, Ben (August 27, 2018). "Meet the five-star prospect from Texas who's aiming to become Ohio State's next great wideout". CBSSports.com. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  2. ^ Garrett Wilson Interview: The Rich Eisen Show
  3. ^ Smith, Cam (December 5, 2018). "Garrett Wilson re-affirms Ohio State commitment with All-American jersey in hand". USATodayHSS.com. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  4. ^ "Garrett Wilson, New York Jets, Wide Receiver". 247Sports.com. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  5. ^ Cantu, Rick (December 19, 2018). "Changing chapters, Lake Travis' Garrett Wilson begins future with Ohio State". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  6. ^ Spencer, Jon (April 12, 2019). "One and stun: True freshman a threat for OSU". Mansfield News Journal. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  7. ^ Kaufman, Joey (March 8, 2020). "Ohio State football | Garrett Wilson becomes option at slot receiver". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  8. ^ Means, Stephen (July 3, 2020). "Garrett Wilson is another example of how Ohio State football uses wide receivers: Buckeye Take". cleveland.com. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  9. ^ Kaufman, Joey (September 30, 2020). "Ohio State's Garrett Wilson studied up for new slot receiver position". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  10. ^ Baird, Nathan (May 4, 2020). "How Ohio State football receiver Garrett Wilson's shift to the slot fit Brian Hartline's year-long vision". cleveland.com. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  11. ^ Murphy, Patrick (December 27, 2021). "Ohio State's Nicholas Petit-Frere opts out of Rose Bowl, declares for NFL Draft". 247Sports.com. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  12. ^ "Garrett Wilson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
  13. ^ "Garrett Wilson, Ohio State, WR, 2022 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
  14. ^ Bell, Jack (April 29, 2022). "Jets Select Ohio State WR Garrett Wilson with No. 10 Pick of 2022 NFL Draft". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
  15. ^ "2022 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  16. ^ "Baltimore Ravens at New York Jets - September 11th, 2022". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  17. ^ "New York Jets at Cleveland Browns - September 18th, 2022". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  18. ^ "New England Patriots at New York Jets - October 30th, 2022". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  19. ^ "Chicago Bears at New York Jets - November 27th, 2022". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  20. ^ "New York Jets at Minnesota Vikings - December 4th, 2022". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  21. ^ "Garrett Wilson 2022 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  22. ^ Bell, Jack (February 10, 2023). "Jets WR Garrett Wilson Named AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year". New York Jets. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  23. ^ "2022 NFL All-Rookie Team". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  24. ^ Patra, Kevin (February 9, 2023). "Jets WR Garrett Wilson named AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year". NFL.com. Retrieved February 9, 2023.
  25. ^ Dajani, Jordan (January 9, 2024). "Jets star wide receiver Garrett Wilson changes jersey number for 2024 season in New York". CBS.com. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
  26. ^ Cimini, Rich (August 31, 2022). "Garrett Wilson's athletic voyage: From cruise-ship phenom to Jets first-rounder". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  27. ^ Martinez, Phillip (June 1, 2023). "SEE IT: Jets WR Garrett Wilson throws out first pitch to childhood friend Brett Baty at Citi Field". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved June 1, 2023.

External links

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