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2022 NFL Draft: Contract details released for Garrett Wilson, New York Jets

James Fletcher IIIby:James Fletcher III04/28/22

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Former Ohio State wide receiver Garrett Wilson became the second wide receiver off the board in the 2022 NFL Draft when the New York Jets selected him in the top 10. The lifelong dream now turns into generational wealth as Spotrac revealed the details of his rookie deal with the team.

According to Spotrac, Garrett Wilson should sign a four-year $20.5 million contract with New York Jets after his selection. The deal would also include a $12.1 million signing bonus and a fifth-year team option, as all first-round picks do.

The deal is also fully guaranteed and includes a 2022 cap hit of just $3.7 million.

Wilson was part of a three-headed monster in Ohio State’s receiving room last year, but he established himself firmly as a first-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft and eventually went ahead of teammate Chris Olave. The New York Jets just made that a reality, selecting Wilson with the No. 10 overall pick in the NFL Draft before Olave went at No. 11.

Per the On3 Consensus, Wilson an Austin, Texas native was ranked as the No. 2 wide receiver in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 19 player overall in the country. He was rated five-stars.

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More about Garrett Wilson

Wilson began his collegiate career in 2019, hauling in 30 receptions for 432 yards and five touchdowns as a freshman at Ohio State. He then caught 43 passes for 723 yards and six touchdowns in 2020, also adding two rushes for 67 yards. This past season, Wilson caught 70 passes for 1,058 yards and 12 touchdowns, adding four rushing attempts for 76 yards and one more touchdown.

Wilson also made an impact in the return game at Ohio State, returning 34 punts for 205 yards (six yards per return) in three seasons. Now, Wilson is looking to prove himself at the next level after hearing his name called on draft night.

Garrett Wilson now becomes the latest Ohio State wide receiver to earn an NFL contract.