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Former Ohio State WR Devin Smith to be released by the New York Jets

Expectations were high for wideout Devin Smith in 2015 when he was drafted to the New York Jets out of Ohio State, but the Buckeyes’ go-to deep-threat couldn’t stay healthy enough to contribute at the next level. Just as teams are getting ready for training camp, the Jets decided to release their former second-round pick, according to Adam Schefter.

Jets are releasing former 2015 second-round pick Devin Smith, per source. Smith suffered two torn ACLs and has struggled to recover from them.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 16, 2018

Smith was taken at No.