Jets draft Ohio St. receiver Devin Smith in second round

AP

Ohio State wide receiver Devin Smith poses for photos with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, left, and former New York Jets players Emerson Boozer after being selected by the Jets as the 37th pick in the second round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft, Friday, May 1, 2015, in Chicago.

FLORHAM PARK – The Jets may have gotten the deep threat they have been searching for in recent years by selecting speedy Ohio State wide receiver Devin Smith tonight in the second round of the NFL Draft.

Smith, who was taken with the 37th overall pick, averaged 20.7 yards on 121 career receptions for the Buckeyes, and averaged an incredible 28.2 yards on 33 catches in 2014. He had 12 touchdown receptions last season, and 30 in his college career.

“I think I can really help this team in that area,” Smith said on a conference call when asked about his ability to get downfield.