Jets' Fourth-Round Draft Pick Could Surprise in 2025

Jets’ Fourth-Round Draft Pick Could Surprise in 2025 originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

The New York Jets and general manager Darren Mougey recognized the wide receiver room needed to add a bit of speed in 2025.

And they did just that.

Georgia Bulldogs’ speedy wideout Arian Smith went to the Jets in the fourth round with the No. 110 overall pick.

After apparently being disappointed in 2024 third-round pick, Malachi Corley, New York might’ve found his replacement already.

Bucs Wire predicted Smith to impress and surprise in 2025.

“The Jets’ top two rookie draft picks in Armand Membou and Tyler Mason are already penciled in as starters,” Jets Wire’s Nick Wojton wrote. “But with those two being selected by New York early, that meant the Jets did not take a wide receiver early in the draft. Garrett Wilson is the clear No. 1 wideout, but it’s a lengthy depth chart that’s battling for playing time behind Wilson.

“Others in that training camp battle include Allen Lazard, Josh Reynolds and Tyler Johnson.”

It’s a bit of a risk for the Jets, however, as Smith has a long injury history.

He’s had a fractured wrist, a torn meniscus in his knee, a broken fibula and a high-ankle sprain, all of which resulted in surgeries.

He’s also had some notable drops at Georgia.

The Jets are hoping he can stay healthy – and fast – and add to a needy wideout room in 2025.

Lance Zierlein noted Smith’s speed in his NFL Draft profile.

“Smith is the fastest player on the field. If a cornerback presses him and misses, he better have safety help because Smith averaged 36.5 yards on his 10 career touchdown receptions,” Zierlein wrote. “He lacks play strength to finish catches when contested and his hands are unreliable, which could lead to NFL quarterbacks losing confidence in him.

“He could be a tantalizing option for teams looking to take a chance on his speed late in the draft, but his ball skills are unlikely to improve enough for him to become a long-term option.”

This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 13, 2025, where it first appeared.

Jets’ Fourth-Round Draft Pick Could Surprise in 2025

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