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The New York Jets cannot rely on a rookie to fulfill their WR need

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.