WATCH: Garrett Wilson catches first NFL touchdown for New York Jets in return to Ohio
Garrett Wilson is officially on the board in the NFL, catching his first career touchdown pass on Sunday for the New York Jets.
Returning to Ohio to play the Cleveland Browns, the former Ohio State star knotted the AFC showdown up at seven apiece by hauling in a score from Jets quarterback Joe Flacco.
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While Wilson was drafted to become the top target of former second overall pick Zach Wilson, injuries have been the story of the former BYU star’s career thus far. Last week, Flacco couldn’t lead the Jets to victory over the Baltimore Ravens, but things are going a little better for New York in Cleveland.
Nevertheless, his first touchdown catch will hopefully be the first of many for the former Ohio State star. The Jets are high on Garrett Wilson, and it’s easy to see why with the immense talent he possesses.
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Moreover, Garrett Wilson was part of a three-headed monster in Ohio State’s receiving room last year, but he established himself firmly as a first-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. The New York Jets just made that a reality, selecting Wilson with the No. 10 overall pick in the NFL Draft.
Per the On3 Consensus, Wilson an Austin, Texas native was ranked as the No. 2 wide receiver in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 19 player overall in the country. He was rated five-stars.
Wilson began his collegiate career in 2019, hauling in 30 receptions for 432 yards and five touchdowns as a freshman at Ohio State. He then caught 43 passes for 723 yards and six touchdowns in 2020, also adding two rushes for 67 yards. This past season, Wilson caught 70 passes for 1,058 yards and 12 touchdowns, adding four rushing attempts for 76 yards and one more touchdown.
Wilson also made an impact in the return game at Ohio State, returning 34 punts for 205 yards (six yards per return) in three seasons.
Now, Wilson is looking to prove himself at the next level after hearing his name called on draft night.