The Jets’ 2022 campaign didn’t end with a postseason berth, bringing their playoff drought to 12 years. But there was plenty of reason to be optimistic about the future—particularly in the form the team’s most recent first-round picks, cornerback Sauce Gardner and wide receiver Garrett Wilson.
New York hit on both rookies, taking Gardner with the No. 5 pick and drafting Wilson at No. 10. Each was outstanding in his debut season: Wilson had 83 receptions for 1,103 yards with four touchdowns, while Gardner started all 17 games with two interceptions, earning first-team All-Pro honors.
When Wilson was asked which of the pair had the better season, he didn’t hesitate with his response.
