Draft Class Breakdown Before Training Camp

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  1. boozer32

    boozer32 Well-Known Member

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    This is from SNY.

    When safety Jamal Adams agreed to his rookie contract Thursday, the Jets finally locked up all nine of their draft picks. And that's good; given the state of their roster, they're probably going to need all of them.

    There certainly will be plenty of opportunities for all the draftees on this young and rebuilding team, and maybe even a few undrafted free agents too. The Jets will enter camp next Friday with an open mind at almost every position, both for this year and in the future. Almost all jobs will be somewhat up for grabs.

    With that in mind, here's a look at the Jets' Class of 2017 and each player's potential impact on the 2017 season and beyond:

    S Jamal Adams (first round, sixth overall) -- The Jets were thrilled when he slipped out of the top 5, and even more thrilled when they saw him in action this spring. He displayed all the tools: speed, hands, a nose for the ball. He also was a quick study on the playbook, according to his coaches, and seemed to show some leadership in directing teammates on the field. He is an immediate Day 1 starter and the cornerstone of the Jets' secondary of the future.

    S Marcus Maye (second round, 39th) -- He didn't take part in team drills in the spring as he continued to recover from a broken arm, but Jets coaches were impressed by what they saw in individual drills. With veteran Calvin Pryor traded to Cleveland, there's a spot for Maye as a starter opposite Adams, as long as he's healthy enough to compete for it when training camp opens.

    WR ArDarius Stewart (third round, 79th) -- With Brandon Marshall and Eric Decker gone, there's a huge opening for any young receiver that can flash something in camp. The 5-foot-11, 204-pound Stewart figures to be one of the top three, given his ability to make the tough catches and break tackles. But he injured his thumb in rookie camp in May and the Jets decided to have him undergo surgery on that and on an old groin injury. Stewart wasn't sure he'd be ready for the start of camp, where many, many young receivers will be on display.

    WR Chad Hansen (fourth round, 141st) -- He dealt with a sore knee in minicamp, but before that the 6-foot-1, 185-pounder really impressed the coaches. He has a shot to emerge as a deep threat, and appeared tougher than expected in traffic even though he probably needs to add a little more size. He's expected to be ready for training camp and might have a shot at the No. 2 receiver job opposite Quincy Enunwa.

    TE Jordan Leggett (fifth round, 150th) -- There was nothing not to like about his spring performance. He caught a lot of the passes thrown his way, and while he doesn't have the best speed, he didn't seem to have trouble getting open down the field. Blocking may be his key to the field since it looks like Austin Seferian-Jenkins is ready to break out as the Jets' top receiving tight end. But don't sleep on him being used as a receiver, too.

    LB Dylan Donahue (fifth, 181st) -- He said the Jets got a "steal" with this pick, and he looked the part in the spring. He's a bundle of energy and he showed a great burst in the pass rush. He even earned himself some snaps on the first team. Granted, he didn't often play against NFL starter talent and the spring drills were non-contact, but he was off to a good start and the competition for an outside pass rusher is wide open. He could be the one to emerge, especially since outside linebackers coach Kevin Greene is clearly on his side.

    RB Elijah McGuire (sixth, 188th) -- This 5-foot-10, 214-pounder was a total workhorse in his four years at Lousiana-Lafayette, and the Jets swear he'll get some work this season. Barring injury, though, it's hard to see how with veterans Matt Forte and Bilal Powell clearly entrenched in front of him. He'll get plenty of chances this summer to prove his worth, but his only shot at the field is really an injury to one of the two guys in front of him. Forte will be 32 in December, though, so McGuire's time may only be a year away.

    CB Jeremy Clark (sixth, 197th) -- The Jets took a flier on this big corner (6-foot-3, 220) with an eye on next year, not this year. He's still working his way back from a torn ACL and is likely to be limited all summer long. That will minimize his chances to beat out Buster Skrine, Morris Claiborne or Juston Burris for the top three cornerback spots. But watch out in 2018 if his knee is healthy.

    CB Derrick Jones (sixth, 204th) -- He comes in as a bit of a project, since he split time at Ole Miss between corner and receiver. The Jets want him to get more practice time and experience on defense before he has any shot at cracking the lineup. His path to the field this season runs through special teams.
     
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  2. Jonathan_Vilma

    Jonathan_Vilma Well-Known Member

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    Jeez, I didn't realize how many injuries there are in there. In every paragraph there seems to be an injury annotation mixed in there somewhere.

    This draft class is huge for the future of this team. Another 2014 draft class sets this franchise back 3-4 years. We need at least 3-4 quality starters out of this group. One of the two wide receivers needs to stick, especially since they decided we needed to use the first four draft picks on two positions (first five if you consider Leggett as a part of the passing game).

    This class makes or breaks Maccagnan IMO.
     
  3. Peebag

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    If the 2 safety picks don't contribute right away, he should be gone.
     
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    FJF 2018 MVP Joe Namath Award Winner

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    should be fun to watch, a lot of opportunities for rookies to get some run.
     
  5. Walt White

    Walt White Well-Known Member

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    Yea man, the last three drafts will be showcasing for sure...That's a whole bunch of young new dudes. It'll be fun to see.
     
  6. HomeoftheJets

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    The thread title should be Draft Class Breaks Down Before Training Camp.
     
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  7. Rockinz

    Rockinz Well-Known Member

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    Mac needs 3-4 starters from last year and 3-4 starters this year to make a step in the right direction. Development is the key
     
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    The rookies look like good picks. Training camp will speed their development. It's sure going to be an interesting year. I still bet on 4 to 5 wins.
     
  9. regan62072

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    This Donahue kid seems like type that could turn into a fan favorite, looking forward to seeing what he's got.


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