Fansided · Sep 17, 2025
Jets draft risk already looks like a potential mistake after Week 2 disaster
NY Jets wide receiver Arian Smith | Kara Durrette/GettyImagesThe New York Jets entered the 2025 NFL Draft with a glaring need at wide receiver. Outside of Garrett Wilson, the position was severely lacking in proven talent.
Understandably, general manager Darren Mougey used his first few picks to strengthen other areas of the roster. But when the time came to take a wideout in the fourth round, he made a decision that few expected.
Georgia product Arian Smith was expected by most experts to be a late Day 3 pick, but the Jets decided to take a chance on him in the fourth round. There were still other talented receivers on the board, but Mougey decided to call his shot.
