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Jets WR depth chart: Who lines up behind Garrett Wilson in New York's receiver room?

2024-09-09
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Garrett Wilson and the New York Jets will start their season taking on the San Francisco 49ers for Week 1's 'Monday Night Football' game. The main story for the game is that quarterback Aaron Rodgers will take the field after rupturing his Achilles. 

While Rodgers's return from that intense injury is noteworthy, there is some excitement about the chance to see him in the offense throughout the season. Fans were excited about seeing the future Hall of Fame quarterback pairing with Wilson, who was coming off his rookie season that saw him earn the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year Award. 

Now, Rodgers and Wilson are poised for a big season that could be Rodgers' swan song, as he turns 41in December. The future Hall of Fame quarterback and the Jets embark on their quest for their first Super Bowl since 1968 and first playoff berth since 2010. Let's look at the wide receivers who will try to help the team achieve these milestones. 

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Jets WR Depth Chart

Garrett Wilson

Wilson was a prolific wide receiver for Ohio State University before being selected with the 10th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Wilson hasn't had a reliable quarterback play through two seasons, but that hasn't slowed him down. Last year, he had four different quarterbacks play under center. If Rodgers can stay healthy, Wilson could have his breakout season and cement himself among the league's best. 

Year Games Receptions Targets Yards Touchdowns
2022 17 83 147 1,103 4
2023 17 95 168 1,042 3

Mike Williams

Williams is getting a fresh start in New York after spending the first seven years of his career with the Los Angeles Chargers. They drafted him as the seventh overall pick in 2017, and he spent most of his time as the No. 2 wide receiver behind Keenan Allen. Williams tore his ACL in 2023 and only played in three games for the Chargers. 

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Year Games Receptions Targets Yards Touchdowns
2017 10 11 23 95 0
2018 16 43 66 664 10
2019 15 49 90 1,001 2
2020 15 48 85 756 5
2021 16 76 129 1,146 9
2022 13 63 93 895 4
2023 3 19 26 249 1

Allen Lazard

Lazard is another veteran wide receiver who was likely brought in by New York due to his extensive experience with Rodgers. The wide receiver went to Iowa State and was undrafted in 2018. He signed with the Packers and had an impact in his second season. He joined the Jets in 2023. 

Year Games Receptions Targets Yards Touchdowns
2018 1 1 1 7 0
2019 16 35 52 477 3
2020 10 33 46 451 3
2021 15 40 60 513 8
2022 15 60 100 788 6
2023 14 23 49 311 1

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Xavier Gipson

Gipson played at SF Austin and went undrafted in 2023. He tends to have a bigger impact on special teams than as a wide receiver. He didn't find the end zone as a pass-catcher but did return a punt for a touchdown. 

Year Games Receptions Targets Yards Touchdowns
2023 17 21 38 229 0

Malachi Corley

Corley is an exciting rookie that New York drafted out of Western Kentucky in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft. He will likely only serve as depth this season, but seeing him as the No. 2 or No. 3 wide receiver in 2025 wouldn't be surprising. 

Irvin Charles

Charles is in his second season and went undrafted in 2023. He suited up for 12 games in 2023, but he was only targeted once. If you look at his stats, it will look confusing that he had seven tackles last season, but those were from his inclusion in punt and kick return coverages.