The Carolina Panthers have traded into the 3rd Round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
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According to reports, the Panthers have traded up to No. 94 (with the New England Patriots) and they have selected QB Matt Corral out of Ole Miss.
The Panthers have reportedly traded No. 137 and a future 3rd-round pick to the Patriots in exchange for No. 94.
Nation, do you think this is a good fit?
Carolina gave up pick No. 137 and a future 3rd-round pick to the #Patriots to move up to No. 94 and select Matt Corral. There it is. https://t.co/lT49wZlci6
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) April 30, 2022
Fantasy Football: Will Garrett Wilson Be a High-End Producer Immediately With the Jets?
The New York Jets were one of the more logical landing spots for a receiver, and they ended up taking Garrett Wilson 10th overall. Wilson was a -140 favorite to be the first wideout off the board, per FanDuel Sportsbook, but he was the second receiver chosen, going two picks after Drake London.
Wilson's production jumped each year at Ohio State, culminating with a 70-catch, 1,058-yard junior season in 2021 in which he ripped off 12 touchdowns. He accumulated a solid 26.3% target share despite the Buckeyes being ridiculously loaded at wideout, and that mark ranks in the 77th percentile, per PlayerProfiler. He then blazed a 4.38 40-yard dash at the combine.
What will Wilson bring to the table for the Jets?
Player Comparisons
numberFire's Brandon Gdula breaks down Wilson's profile and gives a top comparison.
“The main comparison for me is Jerry Jeudy.”@gdula13 sees a bright future for the new Jets WR Garrett Wilson #NFLDraft | #FanDuelNY pic.twitter.com/aSPTcbFEoH
— FanDuel (@FanDuel) April 29, 2022
Gdula's draft database has found these 10 prior prospects to have the most similar statistical profiles to Wilson's. Keep in mind that these are based not on play style or traits but age, athleticism, draft equity, experience, efficiency, and production.