Unlocking Garrett Wilson's Potential: Slot or Outside?

0:00It's March 31st, I'm Cory with the story, and this is NFL News Today, your AI-powered football briefing. Garrett Wilson stands out as the New York Jets top-wide receiver since they drafted him in 2022. He's racked up three 1,000 yard seasons in his first four years, even with shaky quarterback play holding the team back. The big question now is how the Jets can unlock his full potential, keep him on the outside, or slide him into the slot. Here this week, talk heated up about moving Wilson inside more, like the Detroit lines did with Amin Rassem Brown. Same Brown thrive with over half his snaps in the slot last year, hauling in 117 catches for 4-01 yards. Wilson already logged 30.2% of his snaps there in 2024. His best statistical season, and his quickness after the, catch could terrorize defenses. Fans and analysts see the upside, but Wilson's no slouch outside either. He posted 101 receptions for 1,104 yards, mostly wide last year, shiny and contested

1:04catches against top corners. Shifting him full time inside might waste that skill, similar to how Jackson Smith and Jigba leveled up staying outside. The 2026 draft could decide it all. If the Jets grab a big outside threat like Jordan Tyson or Denzel Boston, Wilson might see more slot work, picks like Lemon or KC Concepts the Own, could keep him wide to complement them. No matter the move, Wilson's primed for a breakout with better support around him, keep watching. This could vault him into the elite tier of receivers for good.