Top 25 Under 25: Does Jets' Garrett Wilson Make The Cut?

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Adam Schultz | Last updated Jun 24, 2025 10:38 PM ET

New York Jets receiver Garrett Wilson has had a solid start to his NFL career, and he hasn't had a stable quarterback throwing him the ball yet.

He's had Aaron Rodgers, Zach Wilson, Trevor Siemian, Tim Boyle, Joe Flacco, Mike White, and Chris Streveler at quarterback...in three seasons. When we factor in that in each of his seasons, Wilson has posted at least 1,000 yards and 80 receptions, it makes his start to life in the NFL even more impressive.

Now wanting a new contract, Wilson is expected to fetch quite the price, and we feel the Jets will come to the party and pay him like a top receiver in football.

But is he one of the best young players in the NFL?

In CBS Sports' top 25 under 25, Wilson only just scrapes in...at No. 25.

"Wilson has yet to explode into alpha status despite making an instant impact out of Ohio State," CBS Sports writes. "Steady quarterback turmoil in New York hasn't robbed him of availability or consistency, however, as he's yet to miss a single game over three straight 1,000-yard seasons. Will he ever find a long-term partner under center?"

Can his former Ohio State teammate, Justin Fields, be the one who can get Wilson to have an All-Pro-type of season?

That is the hope, or at least to keep the status quo in 2025.

Garrett has all the tools needed to be a top receiver in football, and if he can put up the numbers he has with a revolving door at quarterback, what could he do with the right guy who is there for longer than one season?

The 2025 season is poised to be an interesting one for the Jets on many fronts, but one key question is whether Wilson can take that next step from being a good receiver to a great one.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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