As Expected, Plenty of Spots up for Grabs at WR for Jets

Xavier Gipson: An undrafted free agent who has had some moments as a punt returner while being mostly invisible as a receiver.  It’s not difficult to envision Gipson being outplayed by any number of receivers in camp.  We’re not saying he’s got no shot, but he’s far from a lock.

Tyler Johnson: A veteran receiver who flashed some ability early on in his career with Tampa Bay, he has done little since then during stops with the Texans and Rams.  Don’t be surprised if he sticks.

Brandon Smith: A dark horse whose film we really liked at Iowa, Smith stood out on multiple pre-season plays last season.  There are reports suggesting he’s opening eyes early on in camp as well.  Will Smith be the next David Clowney, the next Robby Anderson, or something in-between?

Dymere Miller: Miller is the undrafted version of Arian Smith.  Blinding speed, big plays and lots of dropped passes.  Both Miller and Smith dropped ten passes in their final collegiate season.  But don’t think the Jets don’t love the idea of multiple guys who can take the top off a defense to take some deep shot off play-action for a run-heavy offense.

Jamaal Pritchett: Undersized at 5′ 8” but electric with the football in his hands, Pritchett will be some of the prime competition for Gipson.  Both can play the slot and both are return men.  Pritchett’s name has come up a few times this in recent months as somebody who has impressed.

Quentin Skinner: We mentioned Lazard earlier as a guy who isn’t a lock but has a good shot to make the roster, but if he were to falter, Skinner may be an option.  A big receiver at 6′ 5” who has better hands than Lazard, Skinner is another UDFA who we believe will be a practice squad player to start the season when all is said and done.

Ontaria Wilson: Wilson is a player who the Jets signed after he had a big season in the CFL for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.  They was also one of eight veteran players they brought to rookie minicamp for an extended look.  His production at Florida State was also noteworthy a few years back when he averaged 16.5 yards per catch over his final two seasons.