Garrett Wilson explains relationship with Elijah Moore, forming duo with Jets
The New York Jets had quite the haul in the 2022 NFL Draft, and one of their first three first-round selections was former Ohio State wide receiver Garrett Wilson with the No. 10 overall pick. Wilson is now set to join a Jets receiving room that also includes Corey Davis and 2021 second-round pick Elijah Moore.
Moore is a receiver that many see with a high ceiling for the Jets, and pairing him with Wilson could create a dangerous duo on offense for years to come. After he was selected by the Jets in the draft, Wilson explained his first introduction to Moore and his excitement about playing alongside him in the NFL.
“Yeah he was actually in the training room getting some work, so I saw him walking through today and I got to chop it up for a short amount of time, say what’s up,” Wilson said. “Just talked about how excited we were to get to work and when we’re going to start working out to get on the same page. But we actually had the same trainer for our combine, our different experiences. So he was back down there this past off-season. Got to see him down there.
“He’s a great dude, great player. I mean it’s special to see him get in and out of his breaks. As a duo, I’m excited to bring what I do to the table and learn from guys like him and Corey Davis. I’m really excited.”
Wilson solidifies the Jets receiving room alongside Moore
Entering the offseason, the Jets were eyeing an upgrade in the receiver room. New York was reportedly a finalist for former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill before he was traded to the Miami Dolphins, and the Jets have also been linked to San Francisco 49ers wideout Deebo Samuel this offseason.
But in Moore, Davis, and now Wilson, the Jets have a lot of potential at wide receiver. Moore played in 11 games as a rookie last season, bringing in 43 receptions for 538 yards and five touchdowns. Entering his second season in the NFL, many expect Moore to take a giant leap forward with a year of experience under his belt. Davis was limited to nine games last year, hauling in 34 receptions for 492 yards and four touchdowns.
Wilson caught 30 passes for 432 yards and five touchdowns as a freshman at Ohio State in 2019, and he had 43 receptions for 723 yards and six touchdowns in 2020. Even in a loaded receiver room with the Buckeyes, Wilson had 70 receptions for 1,058 yards and 12 touchdowns this past season, averaging 15.1 yards per reception.