Overview

• Arian Smith, drafted 110th overall by the Jets, is addressing concerns over 10 drops during his final college season at Georgia.
• Smith ran a 4.36-second 40-yard dash at the 2025 NFL Combine, the fourth-fastest among wide receivers, and claims a personal best of 4.28 seconds at Georgia.
• At rookie minicamp, Smith emphasized focus as the key to improving his catching reliability and expressed confidence in his ability to elevate his game.
• Jets beat reporter Nick Faria suggested Smith could compete for the WR2 role and compared his potential impact to DeSean Jackson, contingent on consistent catching.
• Smith is also exploring a special-teams role as a punt returner, a skill he hasn’t utilized since high school but hopes to develop in the NFL.