Meet Candace and Kenny Wilson
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The New York Jets selected Wilson in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft with the 10th overall pick. In a 2020 transaction that sent Jamal Adams to the Seattle Seahawks, the Jets acquired the prior draft choice.
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In Week 1’s matchup with the Baltimore Ravens, he made his NFL debut. He scored his first two NFL touchdowns in Week 2, against the Cleveland Browns, as part of an eight-reception, 102-yard performance in the 31-30 triumph.
He has six receptions for 115 receiving yards in the 22-17 defeat in Week 8 over the New England Patriots. He scored two receiving touchdowns in the 31-10 win in Week 12 against the Chicago Bears.
He recorded eight catches for 162 receiving yards in Week 13’s 27-22 defeat to the Minnesota Vikings. He has 83 catches for 1,103 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns at the end of his first season.
In a single season, he broke the rookie records for catches and receiving yards at his team. The PFWA All-Rookie Team selected him. Wilson won the Associated Press NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award on February 9, 2023.
Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.
