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The only young receiver added was Arian Smith, who even at the point he was selected looked like a massive reach in the fourth round. Smith has done little to change that perception.

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Fourth-round pick Arian Smith was a massive reach; hasn't changed perception.

Arian Smith was the only young receiver added to the Jets' 2024 roster, selected in the fourth round. Zachariason describes him as 'a massive reach' even at the point of selection, and notes that 'Smith has done little to change that perception,' suggesting he has underperformed expectations as a prospect.