The New York Jets' wide receiver, Garrett Wilson, was born in Chicago, Illinois, but was raised in Dublin, Ohio, at least in his early years, before moving to Austin, Texas, where he attended Lake Travis High School. A standout player since his school days, the five-star prospect chose Ohio State University and was named for the first-team and second-team All-Big Ten honors in 2020 and 2021.
Wilson forgoed his senior years to participate in the 2022 NFL Draft and got selected by the New York Jets as the #10 overall pick. He signed a four-rookie contract, and so far as of October 2024, he had played 42 games, recording ten receiving touchdowns with 229 receptions for 2,718 yards. Notably, in his first season, he won the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award, along with being named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.
What is Garrett Wilson's 40-time?
Garrett Wilson has a 40-yard dash time of 4.38 seconds at the 2022 NFL Combine. He vertically jumped 36 inches and broad jumped 10 feet, 3 inches (3.12 meters). At the NFL Draft, he had a prospect grade of 6.50, indicating boom-or-bust potential, according to the NFL. Furthermore, he got a production score of 88 and was ranked second as a wide receiver, while his athleticism score was 81, ranking seventh. His total score was 89, placing him as the top wide receiver.
| Test | Test Results |
| Arm length | 32 in (0.81 m) |
| Hand span | 9+7⁄8 in (0.25 m) |
| 40-yard dash | 4.38 seconds |
| 10-yard split | 1.53 seconds |
| 20-yard split | 2.56 seconds |
| 20-yard shuttle | 4.36 seconds |
| Vertical jump | 36.0 in (0.91 m) |
| Broad jump | 10 ft 3 in (3.12 m) |
Garrett Wilson's Physical Attributes
| Height | 6 feet (183 cm) |
| Weight | 183 pounds (83 kg) |
| Age | 24 years old (July 22, 2000) |
Garrett Wilson's Height
Garrett Wilson stands at 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) in height.
Garrett Wilson's Weight
Garrett Wilson weighs around 183 lb (83 kg).
Garrett Wilson Age
Garrett Wilson is 24 years old as of October 2024. He was born on July 22, 2000. He played football first at Lake Travis High School in Austin, Texas, followed by the University of Ohio.
FAQs on Garrett Wilson
A. Garrett Wilson was the second wide receiver to be selected in the 2022 NFL Draft at the number ten spot. The first wide receiver to be taken was Drake London by the Falcons at number 8.
A. Garrett Wilson won the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2022. Incidentally, his teammate, Sauce Gardner was named the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year for 2022.
A. In 2022, Garrett Wilson’s rookie year, he had 1,103 yards receiving on 83 catches.
A. Yes, Garrett Wilson changed his jersey number from 17 to 5 in January 2024.
A. Garrett Wilson went to Ohio State University and played football on the Ohio State Buckeyes football team.
