2022 NFL DRAFT: GARRETT WILSON

By Brandon Lane

Ohio State (JR), WR

Wilson came to Ohio State as five-star prospect and contributed as a true freshman but took a BIG leap his sophomore season. In 2020 he hauled in 43 balls for 723 yards and six TDs in the shortened eight game Covid season and earned first-team All-Big Ten Conference honors. He took that growth and ran with it in his Junior year with 70 receptions, 1,058 yards and 12 TDs padding those stats with an additional 13/68/2 via punt returns. While many are predicting Wilson as a candiate to be the first Wide Receiver off the board Im not convinced he was even the best WR on his team (I’m lookin’ at you Chris Olave).

Pluses:
• SPEED (4.38 40-yard dash)
• Great body control
• Dynamic after the catch
• Play maker
• Plays bigger than his size, winning 50/50 balls

Concerns:
• Ball security issues
• Decision making issues
• Unpolished route runner