New York Jets: 7-Round 2018 mock draft in early April

ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 29: Sam Darnold (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 29: Sam Darnold (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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PROVO, UT – OCTOBER 6: Cedrick Wilson #1 of the Boise State Broncos runs with the ball during their game against the Brigham Young Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium on October 6, 2017 in Provo, Utah. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images)
PROVO, UT – OCTOBER 6: Cedrick Wilson #1 of the Boise State Broncos runs with the ball during their game against the Brigham Young Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium on October 6, 2017 in Provo, Utah. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images) /

Wilson is one of the most raw talents in this draft. He played quarterback in high school, and then went to Coffeyville Community College where he transitioned to wide receiver. So, he only has two seasons of major college football as a wide receiver, and it’s in the Mountain West Conference.

That said, in the four years between Coffeyville and Boise State, he has become a good wide receiver with a lot of upside. He’s understands the route tree well for someone who’s only spent four years at the position. Wilson has solid hands, and as one AFC scout told NFL.com, he’s a high character guy.

"He’s a worker and he doesn’t take anything for granted because he had to work his way into this position. He’s self made. I go to bat for those guys because they never let you down due to football character."

The Jets need more depth in the receiver group. He’s a solid second option, and the Jets have a couple of players (Robby Anderson and Quincy Enunwa) are capable of being No. 1 targets. The combination of route running and his hands will make him a good NFL receiver for a long time. Wilson won’t be that No. 1 guy, but he’s a good compliment to any No. 1.