Garrett Wilson Age, Height, Partner, Biography & More

Garrett Wilson made Week 9 headlines with a firm message: there was ‘no way’ he would be traded. The New York Jets wide receiver, one of the most talented young pass-catchers in the league, has been the Jets’ brightest offensive star since his arrival, and his insistence on staying put became one of the week’s defining quotes. For Jets fans, it was exactly what they wanted to hear.

Who Is Garrett Wilson?

Garrett Wilson is an American professional football player who plays wide receiver for the New York Jets. Drafted tenth overall in 2022, Wilson won Offensive Rookie of the Year and has been the Jets’ leading receiver ever since, known for his route-running, body control and spectacular catches.

Early Life & Background

Wilson was born in Columbus, Ohio, on July 22, 2000, and attended Lake Travis High School in Austin, Texas. He played college football at Ohio State University, where he formed one of the best receiver rooms in the country alongside Chris Olave and Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

Career

The Jets selected Wilson tenth overall in the 2022 NFL Draft. He won Offensive Rookie of the Year with 1,103 receiving yards and has topped 1,000 yards in each of his first seasons despite unstable quarterback play in New York. In Week 9 of 2026 he made headlines by shutting down trade speculation, saying there was ‘no way’ he would be moved.

Facts About Garrett Wilson

• He won NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2022.
• The Jets selected him tenth overall in the 2022 NFL Draft.
• He topped 1,000 receiving yards as a rookie.
• He played college football at Ohio State University.
• In Week 9 he dismissed trade speculation, saying there was ‘no way’ he would be traded.

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