Many New York Jets fans have been pushing for the team to select a wide receiver in the first round of the 2022 NFL draft. It’s a talented and diverse group led by stars Garrett Wilson and Drake London.
However, it’s foolish to expect a rookie wide receiver to step up as his team’s #1 target immediately. It takes time for rookies to adjust to their new schemes and the significant improvement in competition.
To demonstrate this, let’s take a look at the wide receiver classes to come out of the last few drafts.