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Arian Smith
WR · NYJ · 24 yrs · exp 1 · Georgia
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Is Breece Hall Overvalued at His Current ADP?
Breece Hall's current ADP does not look inflated, but he is not a bargain
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Jets 2026 Position Breakdown: Will Garrett Wilson bounce back after injury-plagued 2025?
Heading into the 2026 season, the Jets have made a series of moves to improve their roster and overall depth, but are they ready to compete for a playoff spot? In this series, we’ll break down the depth chart for every position group. This time, we’ll go in depth at the wide receiver position … Starters: Garrett Wilson , Adonai Mitchell , Omar Cooper Jr. Backups: Isaiah Williams , Arian Smith , Tim Patrick Key additions/losses: Cooper was drafted with the 30th overall pick and Patrick was signed in free agency, while John Metchie III and Tyler Johnson departed in free agency Top performers in 2025: Wilson led the team with 395 yards and four touchdowns on 36 catches, despite only playing seven games 2025 ranking per PFF: Wilson was 36th out of 91 qualifying wide receivers in overall grade With three consecutive thousand-yard seasons to start his career, Wilson has already established himself as a top wide receiver and was deservedly rewarded with a big money deal ahead of last season. However, after a strong start saw him rack up 384 receiving yards in the first five games, Wilson only made two more appearances, leaving with a knee injury in both before being shut down for the rest of the year. The Jets will hope Wilson bounces back in 2026, and they’ve strengthened the personnel around him by bringing in Geno Smith at quarterback and two first-round pass-catchers, including tight end Kenyon Sadiq . Cooper was the other first-round pass-catcher and could start along with Wilson. The pair will have good interchangeability in terms of their ability to produce outside or in the slot. Mitchell was added at the deadline last season and showed some flashes of his potential as the Jets’ top passing game option down the stretch. In addition, Patrick was added recently, giving New York some much needed size and an experienced veteran, which was also something they lacked. Beyond the first four options, the Jets don’t have a lot of experience at wideout, so they could be at a disadvantage if there are a series of injuries. Smith and Williams are core special-teamers, but Smith had a disappointing rookie season while Williams worked his way into the rotation and ended up being voted as the team’s 2025 MVP. Longshot options to unseat either of these players include undrafted rookie Caullin Lacy and last year’s preseason standout Jamaal Pritchett . Arguably, the rotation doesn’t necessarily need to run five or six-deep because New York has tight ends and running backs who are capable of lining up in the slot -- and probably won’t have more than three receivers on the field very often anyway. Mitchell’s history is well-documented. He’s a tantalizing talent who has never reached his full potential, something which is in large part attributed to his struggles with diabetes. Apparently, when he is struggling with the symptoms, it can affect his focus, stamina, and effort level. As he was trying to move up the depth chart in Indianapolis and earn a chance to prove himself, it’s not hard to imagine how frustrating this has been for him. If the Jets can get the condition under control, the upside is practically limitless. In fact, his former wide receiver coach Reggie Wayne once called Mitchell the most talented receiver he’s ever seen. However, it’s clearly not as simple as keeping an eye on his levels, because the Colts knew all about his condition and still struggled to get the best out of him. Last season was Mitchell’s first chance at an extended run of playing time after he was traded to the Jets, and he was productive despite New York's passing game struggles, but did have some lapses. If the lightbulb can come on and Mitchell can prove he deserves to start and be a significant part of the gameplan, it will take the pressure off Cooper to deliver before he’s ready and could open up the passing game to a level not seen in recent seasons. Wilson will obviously be the number one option, but there should be a good battle between M [... truncated ...]
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One year into his career, Arian Smith’s roster spot with the Jets doesn’t seem like a lock
Through the summer, we will be counting down the Jets roster player by player. We continue the series by discussing Arian Smith. Name: Arian Smith Number: 82 Year With Jets: 2nd Projected Role: Depth wide receiver and special teams coverage player His 2025: The Jets selected Smith with a high fourth round pick in the NFL Draft. I personally was shocked by the selection. There wasn’t much obvious to suggest that Smith should have been anything higher than a priority undrafted free agent. He didn’t have much production in college. He was undersized, and his game was unrefined. Other than timed straight line speed, there weren’t many obvious pluses that Smith was bringing to the table. Sometimes a team seemingly reaches but strikes gold because it knows something the general public doesn’t. If this was the case with Smith, it didn’t reveal itself in year one. The Jets had an offense with nothing proven at receiver aside from Garrett Wilson , who missed half the season with injury. The ground was fertile for a young player to step up and show he belonged. Smith managed only 7 receptions all season long for 52 yards. Perhaps most ominously, he lost playing time after the team acquired Adonai Mitchell and John Metchie near the trade deadline. It’s one thing to lose snaps to Mitchell who had flashes. But it can’t be a good sign for Smith that he rated lower than Metchie on the depth chart considering the team passed on bringing Metchie back on a cheap contract. After the addition of Omar Cooper in the NFL Draft, there doesn’t seem to be a path for Smith to see many snaps on offense. Even using his speed for manufactured touches in space is likely off the table. The Jets have Isaiah Williams for that. 2026 will be a success if: Smith develops into a special teams ace. I think you have to get past the way Arian Smith was acquired. Everything we have seen both before and since the 2025 NFL Draft suggests the Jets reached massively picking him at 110th overall. He is unlikely to ever justify that slot. Barring a string of injuries at wide receiver, he probably won’t get more than a handful of snaps on offense. Where he can help the Jets potentially is on special teams. He was by all accounts and excellent gunner on punt coverage in college. The trade of Irv Charles to the Seattle Seahawks takes Smith’s top competitor for that spot away. While Smith is unlikely to make much of an impact on offense, the Jets showed a preference last year for special teams standouts filling their last few roster spots. That could be Smith’s ticket to make a contribution. I don’t think he’s a lock to make the team by any stretch of the imagination, but at this point I would make him a slight favorite to earn that job. Odds of making the roster: More Likely Than Not (51-75%)
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New York Jets Flight Connections 06/27/26
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Happy Saturday, Jets fans! Enjoy your daily links below. NY Jets – What Have We Learned About the Jets This Offseason? Jack Bell – Jets CB Nahshon Wright Praises Team’s Offseason Moves Michael Nania – Up-and-coming Jets player makes NFL All-UDFA Team Michael Nania – How the NY Jets can operate like a more efficient football team Joe Blewett – NY Jets film session: Has Jeremy Ruckert become a quality blocking TE? Connor Long – Chad Pennington on how Frank Reich can transform the NY Jets’ offense Connor Long – 3 reasons why the NY Jets’ offense will improve in 2026 Connor Long – ESPN gives Jets’ offense surprisingly high ranking: Is it deserved? Connor Long – New York Jets TE Mason Taylor ’s key to a breakout 2026 Steve Politi – Who has had it worse: England’s soccer team or the Jets? Justin Melo – Is Jets WR Arian Smith already on thin ice? Justin Melo – What Jets position group lacks the most depth ahead of 2026 NFL season? Nick Faria – Jets’ Horrific Power Ranking Slot Ignores the Real Context Nick Faria – 3 Jets Whose Stock Is on the Rise Heading into Training Camp Jovan Alford – Jets DL David Onyemata : Run Defense’s Improvement Will Be Carried by No. 23 Player in 2026 Justin Fried – Kingsley Enagbare might be the Jets’ most under-the-radar offseason addition Joshua Valdez – Why Brendan Sorsby news is a blessing in disguise for the Jets Jake Elman – This Jets offseason strategy just earned them a massive compliment Jake Elman – Jets fans should be irate after this bizarre Garrett Wilson take Charlie Baduini – Brandon Stephens confirms what’s hanging over the Jets defense’s head Charlie Baduini – The Jets can reportedly cross this veteran quarterback off their list Charlie Baduini – Jets should keep their eyes peeled for Super Bowl champion cut candidate Here are your missed connections from yesterday. Have a great day!
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2026 Season Outlook
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Smith, a 2025 fourth-round pick, underwhelmed as a rookie despite suiting up for 16 regular-season games. He totaled just seven grabs for 52 scoreless yards on 16 targets, plus four carries for 13 yards and 49 yards as a kick returner. In addition to incumbent starters Garrett Wilson and Adonai Mitchell, rookie first-round pick Omar Cooper now appears clearly ahead of Smith on the depth chart, while 2025 team MVP Isaiah Williams may be the favorite for the No. 4 role, and free-agent addition Tim Patrick represents veteran competition
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Mason Taylor's Dynasty Value Takes a Hit for Now
New York Jets tight end Mason Taylor saw his dynasty value drop this past offseason. The Jets spent a first-round pick on Kenyon Sadiq, who projects to be the Jets' primary tight end from Day 1. That leaves Taylor, who was a second-round pick in 2025, in a backup role. Although there's still a possibility for Taylor to carve out standalone value, managers should temper expectations. First of all, the Jets had the 10th-fewest snaps in 12 personnel last year, which means we didn't see them use two tight ends a lot. They should roll out 12 personnel more often this year now that they have both Sadiq and Taylor, but we question whether it'll happen more than the league-average rate. Additionally, this offense is not set up to support two fantasy-relevant tight ends at once. It's very challenging for any NFL offense to achieve that, and the Jets probably aren't up for the challenge in a rebuild year with Geno Smith under center. Taylor is a solid handcuff in case Sadiq gets hurt, but he's falling out of favor in most fantasy leagues. He has dropped to TE23 in RotoBaller's latest dynasty fantasy football rankings
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Braelon Allen 'looks spry' in practice Thursday
by Ari Koslow | Jets Correspondent | Thu, May 28th 3:22pm EDT Jets reporter Ryan Dunleavy said Braelon Allen "looked spry" in practice on Thursday. ( Ryan Dunleavy on Twitter ) Fantasy Impact: Dunleavy added that Allen bounced a couple long runs to the outside. He is working his way back from a season-ending injury and figures to remain in his 1B/backup role behind Breece Hall. Braelon Allen has bounced a couple long runs to the outside. Looking spry off season-ending injury #Jets Category: Injury Updates | More Braelon Allen : News , Rankings , Projections , Stats
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New York Jets News: Jets Trade WR Irv Charles to Seahawks
Good morning Gang Green Nation! Here are your links to your New York Jets this glorious Thursday in May. Eric Allen – Jets Sign OL Courtland Ford; Waive LB Kendrick Blackshire Eric Allen – Jets Trade WR Irv Charles to Seahawks Eric Allen – Jets OTAs: 4 Things to Watch Rich Cimini – Jets trade special-teamer Irv Charles to Seahawks Brian Costello – Jets bring in veteran Younghoe Koo as kicker search continues Brian Costello – Jets trade special teamer Irv Charles to Seahawks Phillip Martinez – Jets signing kicker Younghoe Koo Alex Smith – Jets trading receiver Irvin Charles to Seahawks Nick Wojton – Jets trade special teams ace to Seahawks at start of OTAs Nick Wojton – New York Jets OTAs: 3 things to watch for at start of spring practices Nick Wojton – Early Jets ticket price near lowest in NFL among all games in 2026 Justin Melo – Jets may have developmental RG in rookie Anez Cooper Justin Melo – Cade Klubnik will audition for QB2 role at New York Jets OTAs Nick Wojton – Here is an early prediction for where Jets will pick at 2027 NFL Draft Connor Byrne – Seahawks Acquire WR Irvin Charles From Jets Lou Scataglia – 2026 NFL Predictions: 6 teams guaranteed to finish with a losing record Glenn Naughton – Jets add Former Pro Bowl Kicker Younghoe Koo Glenn Naughton – Jets Ship Irv Charles to Seattle for Conditional Draft Pick Charlie Baduini – Jets sign former Pro Bowl kicker to add more competition in OTAs Charlie Baduini – Derwin James extension proves Darren Mougey cooked with Minkah Fitzpatrick ’s contract Charlie Baduini – Jets may just get a shot at controversial college QB in supplemental draft Charlie Baduini – Arian Smith receives lifeline after Jets swing WR trade with Seahawks Here are your missed connections from yesterday
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Jets to sign WR Tim Patrick
The Jets added rookie Omar Cooper to their receiver group late in the first round of the draft and they're now set to add a veteran wideout to the corps as well. Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports that the Jets have agreed to terms with Tim Patrick . Patrick visited with the team on Wednesday. Patrick spent last season with the Jaguars and caught 15 passes for 187 yards and three touchdowns. He spent six seasons with the Broncos before moving on to Jacksonville , but only saw action in four of those years because a torn ACL and a torn Achilles forced him to miss 2022 and 2023. He played for Detroit in 2024. Patrick had 143 catches for 2,009 yards and 12 touchdowns in Denver . He had 33 catches for 394 yards and three touchdowns in Detroit. Jets General Manager Darren Mougey worked for Denver when Patrick was there and head coach Aaron Glenn was the Lions' defensive coordinator in 2024. In addition to Cooper and Patrick, the Jets have Garrett Wilson , Adonai Mitchell , Isaiah Williams , Arian Smith and Irv Charles at receiver
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Jets to sign WR Tim Patrick
The Jets added rookie Omar Cooper to their receiver group late in the first round of the draft and they’re now set to add a veteran wideout to the corps as well. Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports that the Jets have agreed to terms with Tim Patrick. Patrick visited with the team on Wednesday. Patrick spent last season with the Jaguars and caught 15 passes for 187 yards and three touchdowns. He spent six seasons with the Broncos before moving on to Jacksonville, but only saw action in four of those years because a torn ACL and a torn Achilles forced him to miss 2022 and 2023. He played for Detroit in 2024. Patrick had 143 catches for 2,009 yards and 12 touchdowns in Denver. He had 33 catches for 394 yards and three touchdowns in Detroit. Jets General Manager Darren Mougey worked for Denver when Patrick was there and head coach Aaron Glenn was the Lions’ defensive coordinator in 2024. In addition to Cooper and Patrick, the Jets have Garrett Wilson, Adonai Mitchell, Isaiah Williams, Arian Smith and Irv Charles at receiver
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Jets signing veteran WR Tim Patrick to one-year deal: reports
The Jets have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with wide receiver Tim Patrick , per multiple reports. The deal is worth slightly more than the veteran salary benefit which goes for $1.075 million, per The Athletic’s Zack Rosenblatt . Patrick had interest from other teams around the league, but the Jets scooped him up before anybody else as they view him as a culture guy and a quality veteran depth piece at a position that needs it, per Rosenblatt. Along with Garrett Wilson , New York’s depth chart at wide receiver includes AD Mitchel l, rookie Omar Cooper Jr. , Arian Smith , punt returner Isaiah Williams , Irvin Charles and a few others. At 32 years old and entering his seventh NFL season, Patrick will immediately become the elder statesman of the group. After playing four years with the Denver Broncos where he began his career, the veteran missed the 2022 and 2023 seasons, first with a torn ACL and then because of a torn Achilles. Patrick returned to action in 2024 and played for the Detroit Lions before spending last year with the Jacksonville Jaguars where he caught 15 passes for 187 yards and three TDs in 16 games. His best years, though, came in Denver. Between 2020 and 2021, Patrick combined for 1,476 receiving yards on 104 receptions to go along with 11 TDs in 31 games (all starts). In his career, the veteran has accrued 2,590 receiving yards on 191 receptions and 18 TDs in 87 games
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