Star WR prospect reveals the NY Jets as a 'dream' destination for this reason

The NY Jets are once again expected to revamp their wide receiver room this offseason. The departure of Aaron Rodgers means that the Jets are also expected to part ways with the likes of Davante Adams and Allen Lazard, leaving the team's receiver room notably thin.

The Jets could look to solve that issue in the 2025 NFL Draft. This year's draft class isn't quite as loaded with wide receiver talent as recent years, but there are still a few high-profile players expected to hear their names called on Day 1 of the event.

One such player is Ohio State's Emeka Egbuka. Egbuka is widely considered a future first-round pick in the 2025 draft, with some mocks projecting him to be selected as high as the top 15. The Jets could be a team with him in their sights.

Egbuka spoke to reporters at the NFL Combine on Friday, and when asked his thoughts on reuniting with former Ohio State teammate Garrett Wilson on the Jets, he insisted that it would be a "dream come true."

Egbuka told reporters that Wilson is one of his "closest friends" and that they stay in frequent contact. The two played together at Ohio State in 2021 before Wilson was selected 10th overall by the Jets.

Emeka Egbuka says it would be a 'dream come true' to play for the NY Jets

At 6-foot-1, 205 pounds, Egbuka is considered arguably the best route-runner in this class. He garnered a reputation as a reliable chain-mover and third-down target at Ohio State, with his savvy route-running and fluid athleticism earning him plenty of nationwide praise.

Egbuka has multiple 1,000-yard seasons under his belt and is coming off a year in which he finished with 81 catches for 1,011 yards and 10 touchdowns. Those are not easy numbers to reach in a passing game as loaded as Ohio State's.

Egbuka isn’t just a great route-runner—he’s also a high-level athlete, an impressive YAC receiver, and a willing blocker in the run game. His experience as a punt returner is showcased in his dynamic run-after-the-catch ability.

The 22-year-old has drawn comparisons to another ex-Ohio State wideout, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, whom the Jets notably passed on in 2023. Perhaps they return to the Buckeyes pipeline this offseason.

It's hard to envision Egbuka going as high as pick No. 7 overall, making him more of a feasible trade-down target for the Jets in the middle of the first round. Pairing him with Wilson would give the Jets a very intriguing young wide receiver duo to build around.

The Jets will need to make multiple additions to their wide receiver room in the offseason, and while they're expected to be active in free agency, the draft is another logical option. Egbuka seems to want to play for the Jets — time will tell if the feeling is mutual.

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