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Breakout Jets rookie already making serious push for starting role

New York Jets rookie Arian Smith has been one of the team’s breakout stars in training camp, and with each passing rep, he’s making it harder for Aaron Glenn and Tanner Engstrand to keep him off the field. And he doesn’t have a ton of competition outside of Garrett Wilson.

The former Georgia Bulldogs standout arrived in Florham Park best known for his game-breaking speed, but has wasted no time proving that he has more to offer than his 4.36 40 time. He averaged nearly 20 yards per catch in 2024, while catching passes from Carson Beck, mind you.