Garrett Wilson

Career StatsC

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		59	315	3,644	18
2025		8	36	395	4
2024		17	101	1,104	7
2023		17

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Jets locked up Garrett Wilson with a $32.5M AAV extension that feels like a slight overpay for where he currently sits as a receiver, earning a C+ CVI that reflects reasonable but not exceptional value. Wilson profiles as a solid starter in this league, but paying him top-10 money at the position while he's still developing into that elite tier creates some risk for New York. At just 24 years old, there's clear upside here — Wilson has shown flashes of being a true WR1 and could easily grow into this contract if he takes the next step in his development. The $40.7M in guarantees provides some protection for the Jets while still giving them flexibility if Wilson doesn't pan out as expected, though they're essentially betting on potential rather than proven elite production. This deal makes sense if you believe Wilson is on the cusp of breaking into that franchise-caliber receiver tier, but it's the kind of contract that could look either prescient or problematic depending on how his next two seasons unfold.

Performance Analysis

Garrett Wilson grades as a serviceable starter among NFL wide receivers — a middle-of-the-pack player at the position. His strongest area is receiving touchdowns per game at 0.50 (well above the NFL average of 0.30), ranking as well above average for the position. Yards per reception, at 11.0 compared to an NFL average of 12.7, is where he falls short relative to the position.

Current Sentiment

Garrett Wilson carries a B- sentiment grade heading into 2026, reflecting a talented receiver whose reputation has been caught in the crosscurrents of Jets dysfunction and legitimate questions about his ceiling. The media largely praised New York's decision to lock him up at $32.5M AAV, viewing it as a smart investment in a franchise-caliber talent with elite upside based on his Offensive Rookie of the Year pedigree and early career trajectory. However, recent coverage has been tempered by the team's season-ending shutdown and apparent need to draft additional receiver help, suggesting either durability concerns or on-field production that hasn't fully lived up to expectations. Wilson's Contract Value Index (CVI) reflects this mixed perception — he's still viewed as an above-average starter with significant potential, but the unambiguous star-level buzz that typically surrounds top-tier receivers has been notably absent from recent headlines. Fan sentiment appears cautiously optimistic rather than bullish, with his reputation insulated by past accomplishments but waiting for that breakout season to truly cement his status as a cornerstone player worth the substantial investment.