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This mock draft highlights just how many possibilities the Jets have.

At #2 stapleton of northnj.com has the Jets taking Zach Wilson while Vasquez has the Jets taking Fields.

At #23 Stapleton has the Jets taking Azeez Ojulari, Edge and Vasquez has the Jets taking Terrace Marshall, Jr.

All four are excellent prospects who could help the team. If the draft falls this way, they show the following players as still possibly being available:

Najee Harris RB
Kadarius Toney WR
Alijah Vera-Tucker OG
Jalen Mayfield, OT
Teven Jenkins, OT
Gregory Rousseau Edge
Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah LB
Eric Stokes CB
Joseph Ossai Edge
Greg Newsome II CB
Zaven Collins LB
Travis Etienne RB

Assuming that the Jets don't trade for Watson and draft a QB at #2 instead, the combinations are almost endless. There could be 3 great additions to the offense. There could be a QB and then and Edge and CB taken (my least favorite option), or a QB, another offensive player and a defensive player. Most of the top prospects are offensive at that point, however, so we could hopefully wind up with 3 offensive players.

I don't see how the Jets could go wrong with

2. Wilson/Fields
23. Najee Harris
34. Teven Jenkins

or

2. Wilson/Fields
23. Teven Jenkins
34. Travis Etienne

or

2. Wilson/Fields
23. Kadarius Toney
34. Teven Jenkins/Alijah Vera-Tucker/Jalen Mayfield

I'll admit it's perhaps more fun to fantasize about the different combinations of players if we draft Wilson or Fields rather than trade for Watson, but that would still also be very fun and exciting. The Jets could even trade down from #2 and possibly take Lance somewhere before #8 and have more picks.

In any other year, I'd be excited about the possibilities of taking a three defenders like Stokes, Collins and Rousseau, but not this year, not with our needs on offense.

 

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2021 NFL mock draft: Panthers, Washington, 49ers trade for QBs in Dane Brugler’s latest

At this point in the draft season, a mock draft is all about examining various scenarios, and it can be tough to do a realistic projection of the first round without including a few trades. In last year’s first-round, 11 picks were made by teams that didn’t originally own that selection.

Trades are difficult to predict, but here are six plausible moves that could shake up Round 1. (Note: The Rams, Seahawks and Texans are not picking in the first round.)

1. Jacksonville Jaguars — Trevor Lawrence, QB, Clemson

No need to project a trade here — the Jaguars aren’t expected to shop this pick. Lawrence will undergo surgery in a few weeks to repair his non-throwing shoulder, but that won’t have any effect on his draft projection.

2. New York Jets — Zach Wilson, QB, BYU

This is where the draft starts and there will be plenty of speculation on a possible trade at No. 2 if the Jets decide to stick with Sam Darnold. However, there is a greater chance New York sees an opportunity to reset the franchise with a new quarterback, but which one? If Wilson does well during the interview process, many around the league expect him to be the favorite here. | Beat writer analysis: Connor Hughes reacts to the pick

3. ***TRADE***

Carolina Panthers receive:
2021 first-round pick (No. 3 overall)

Miami Dolphins receive:
2021 first-round pick (No. 8 overall)
2021 third-round pick
2021 fifth-round pick
2022 first-round pick

Carolina Panthers (via MIA) — Justin Fields, QB, Ohio State

The Panthers’ ownership and front office have made it known that they plan to be aggressive this offseason in upgrading the quarterback position. They missed out on Matthew Stafford, and Deshaun Watson remains a long shot, making the draft their best opportunity. Instead of sitting at No. 8 and hoping a quarterback falls to them, they out-bid other teams and go and get their guy in this mock. Fields needs time, but all the talent is there for him to develop into Carolina’s answer at the position. | Beat writer analysis: Joe Person’s reaction to the trade and pick

4. Atlanta Falcons — Penei Sewell, OT, Oregon

The Falcons are certainly a wild card with this pick. With a new head coach and general manager, they have a chance to draft a young quarterback to groom behind Matt Ryan. Or they can go the “best available” route and upgrade the current roster while still competing. The Falcons heavily scouted the offensive tackles in last year’s class and will likely do the same this year. Whether they plan to move Jake Matthews inside to guard or have Sewell start inside, Atlanta’s offensive line would be immediately better with this addition. | Beat writer analysis: Tori McElhaney reacts to the pick

5. Cincinnati Bengals — Kyle Pitts, TE, Florida

The Bengals need to upgrade the offensive line — that is indisputable. But it might not happen with this pick, especially if Sewell is off the board. Will they grade Northwestern’s Rashawn Slater this high? Maybe, but some teams don’t. The Bengals are expected to be a team willing to trade back, but if stuck here, Pitts would give Joe Burrow and Cincinnati a unique mismatch weapon. | Beat writer analysis: Paul Dehner reacts to the pick

6. Philadelphia Eagles — Ja’Marr Chase, WR, LSU

With the uncertainty of the organization’s quarterback situation, the Eagles are another team that might be in the mix for a top-10 quarterback prospect. But in this scenario, Howie Roseman and the front office decide to build up the roster, adding a three-level threat like Chase, who can be a legitimate No. 1 receiver in any offense. | Beat writer analysis: Bo Wulf on trade options here for the Eagles

7. ***TRADE***

Washington Football Team receives:
2021 first-round pick (No. 7 overall)

Detroit Lions receive:
2021 first-round pick (No. 19 overall)
2021 third-round pick (No. 82 overall)
2022 first-round pick

Washington Football Team (via DET) — Trey Lance, QB, North Dakota State

With Alex Smith, Kyle Allen and Taylor Heinicke, Washington has several short-term options at quarterback. But Lance would give the organization a young, high-upside player with the physical talent and football character that translates well to the pro level. With the competition for quarterbacks in this draft, it will likely take multiple draft picks, including a future first, to make this deal happen for Washington. | Beat writer analysis: Ben Standig answers the question, Should WFT go get him?

8. Miami Dolphins (via CAR) — DeVonta Smith, WR, Alabama

A player the Dolphins will likely consider if they stay at No. 3 overall, Smith is a dynamic playmaker due to his instincts, quickness and ball skills. Reuniting him with Tua Tagovailoa will help the second-year quarterback take another step forward in his development. | Beat writer analysis: Josh Tolentino reacts to the pick

9. Denver Broncos — Caleb Farley, CB, Virginia Tech

With his blend of size, speed and reaction skills, Farley would be a great fit for what the Broncos are looking for on defense. There might be some rough patches early as he continues to develop, but the natural instincts and tools are why he has Pro Bowl potential. | Beat writer analysis: Nick Kosmider reacts to the pick

10. Dallas Cowboys — Patrick Surtain, CB, Alabama

The Cowboys could go Rashawn Slater here or possibly a front-seven defender, but cornerback is currently a weak spot on the roster and Surtain would be a natural fit in Dan Quinn’s scheme. With a Pro Bowl father, he was groomed to play the position at a high level would be an immediate starter in Dallas playing alongside his former Alabama teammate Trevon Diggs.| Beat writer analysis: Jon Machota reacts to the pick

11. New York Giants — Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama

With the Giants committed to Daniel Jones, the organization needs to continue and surround him with weapons. With his natural speed and burst, Waddle is dangerous before and after the catch, showing the separation skills to stress the defense in different ways (four receptions of 75-plus yards in his career). | Beat writer analysis: Dan Duggan reacts to the pick

12. ***TRADE***

New York Jets receive:
2021 first-round pick (No. 12 overall)
2022 second-round pick

San Francisco 49ers receive:
2021 first-round pick (No. 23 overall)
QB Sam Darnold

New York Jets (via SF) — Rashawn Slater, OT/G, Northwestern

This is a fun trade. Even with a new quarterback with the No. 2 pick, the Jets don’t have to trade Darnold. But they can maximize his value if the right deal presents itself, like this proposed trade from the 49ers. With their pick from the Jamal Adams’ trade, the Jets are able to jump up 11 spots in the first round and land Slater, who has Pro Bowl potential as a plug-and-play guard who can also kick out to right tackle if needed. For San Francisco, this deal is the equivalent of two second-round picks for a talented 23-year old quarterback with untapped skills. | Beat writer analysis: Connor Hughes reacts to the trade and pick + Matt Barrows reacts to the 49ers’ trade for Darnold

 

13. Los Angeles Chargers — Alijah Vera-Tucker, OT/G, USC

A priority this offseason is for the Chargers is to make upgrades on the offensive line to help protect Justin Herbert. After earning early-round grades at guard after the 2019 season, Vera-Tucker replaced Austin Jackson at left tackle this past season and more than held his own, proving his position versatility. | Beat writer analysis: Daniel Popper reacts to the pick

14. Minnesota Vikings — Gregory Rousseau, Edge, Miami (Fla.)

With his long, athletic frame, Rousseau is just scratching the surface of his potential. After opting out of the 2020 season, his pre-draft workouts will be paramount to convincing NFL teams that he is worthy of a spot in the top-20 picks. | Beat writer analysis: Chad Graff reacts to the pick

15. New England Patriots — Micah Parsons, LB, Penn State

The Patriots are another team that will be running through various quarterback scenarios this offseason, including a possible trade up into the top-10 picks. But if that doesn’t materialize, Parsons would be a logical choice if he is still on the board. As long as the Patriots are comfortable with his character, he would give Bill Belichick a versatile athlete with All-Pro potential. | Beat writer analysis: Jeff Howe’s reaction to the pick

16. Arizona Cardinals — Azeez Ojulari, Edge, Georgia

Chandler Jones is one of the best pass rushers in the league, but he is coming off an injury and entering a contract year. Unless they use the franchise tag, Haason Reddick is expected to test the free-agent waters and likely won’t be back. Ojulari led the SEC in sacks and tackles for loss in 2020 and offers the high-end traits to be disruptive off the edge.

17. Las Vegas Raiders — Christian Barmore, DT, Alabama

The Raiders have to get better on the defensive line, inside and on the edges. Barmore is still very young, and there are some inconsistent areas to his game, mostly in the run game. But he doesn’t stay blocked for very long due to his power, explosiveness and energy — three traits that don’t jump out when watching the Raiders’ defensive line last season. | Beat writer analysis: Tashan Reed reacts to the pick

18. ***TRADE***

Pittsburgh receives:
2021 first-round pick (No. 18 overall)

Miami receives:
2021 first-round pick (No. 24 overall)
2021 third-round pick (No. 87 overall)
2021 sixth-round pick

Pittsburgh Steelers (via MIA) — Christian Darrisaw, OT, Virginia Tech

With longtime left tackle Alejandro Villanueva an upcoming free agent, the Steelers will need to find an answer at the position. They can sit at No. 24 and hope a tackle falls to them, but with tackle-needy teams like the Bears and Colts in front of them, trading a third-rounder and sixth-rounder to secure the position is a small price to pay. | Beat writer analysis: Sean Gentille reacts to the trade and pick

19. Detroit Lions (via WFT) — Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, LB, Notre Dame

In this scenario, the Lions are able to move back a dozen spots, pick up a future first-rounder and add a versatile playmaker on defense. Owusu-Koramoah has the speed to mirror the run and create pressure as a blitzer while also giving Detroit a rangy cover man, which has been an obvious hole on defense. | Beat writer analysis: Chris Burke reacts to the pick

20. Chicago Bears — Teven Jenkins, OT, Oklahoma State

Regardless of what the Bears do at quarterback, the results will be similar to the past few seasons unless they make upgrades on the offensive line. Although his lack of length leads to consistency issues, Jenkins is highly competitive and uniquely powerful with light feet to shut down rushers. | Beat writer analysis: Kevin Fishbain reacts to the pick

21. ***TRADE***

Buffalo receives:
2021 first-round pick (No. 21 overall

Indianapolis receives:
2021 first-round pick (No. 30 overall)
2021 third-round pick (No. 93 overall)
2021 fifth-round pick

Buffalo Bills (via IND) — Jaycee Horn, CB, South Carolina

Since Brandon Beane was hired as general manager in 2017 the Bills have been one of the most aggressive teams in the first two rounds of the draft, targeting certain players and trading up to get them. Buffalo could upgrade the No. 2 cornerback spot on the depth chart, and Horn is a great fit for what the Bills covet at the position. | Beat writer analysis: Matthew Fairburn reacts to the trade and pick

 

22. Tennessee Titans — Jaelan Phillips, Edge, Miami (Fla.)

The Titans struggled to be disruptive in the backfield last season, ranking 30th in the league in sacks and quarterback pressures. There are medical and off-field concerns that could get in the way, but on the field, Phillips is a first-round talent with his athleticism and weaponized hands, projecting similar to Ryan Kerrigan.

23. San Francisco 49ers (via NYJ) — Kwity Paye, Edge, Michigan

San Francisco was able to address the quarterback position without completely dropping out of the first round. And with Paye still on the board, the 49ers add a player they might have considered if they stayed at No. 12. Although he is still a work-in-progress, Paye has the athletic traits and energy to be equally productive vs. the pass and the run.

24. Miami Dolphins (via PIT) — Zaven Collins, LB, Tulsa

In terms of scheme fit, Collins in Brian Flores’ defense is one of the most logical projections in this mock. And the Dolphins are able to trade back (for the second time in this scenario) and still land him here at No. 24 while adding picks later in the draft.

25. Jacksonville Jaguars — Trevon Moehrig, DS, TCU

The Jaguars are void of playmakers on the safety depth chart, something that Moehrig could fix immediately. The TCU safety has the range and ball skills to cover a lot of ground and make plays.

26. Cleveland Browns — Jayson Oweh, Edge, Penn State

Oweh doesn’t have an impressive stat sheet with zero sacks in 2020, but he was routinely in the backfield and disrupting the opponent’s backfield rhythm. A high school basketball player, Oweh is still connecting the dots and has the traits to develop into one of the best pass rushers from this class. | Beat writer analysis: Zac Jackson reacts to the pick

27. Baltimore Ravens — Jalen Mayfield, OG, Michigan

A college right tackle, Mayfield has the body type, movements and power that translate very well at guard, giving Baltimore an upgrade on the interior of the offensive line while also providing tackle insurance. | Beat writer analysis: Jeff Zrebiec reacts to the pick

28. New Orleans Saints — Mac Jones, QB, Alabama

When asking around the league for guesses on where Jones will land, the responses were varied and ranged from top-15 to mid-second round. He is a tough player to project in a mock draft, but his fit in New Orleans would be ideal for both sides. The Saints have a win-now roster, and Jones has NFL-ready accuracy and anticipation. | Beat writer analysis: Katherine Terrell reacts to the pick

29. Green Bay Packers — Eric Stokes, CB, Georgia

Although he is still discovering his potential at the position, Stokes is an intriguing prospect because he has length, ball awareness and he is one of the fastest players in this draft class. He checks a lot of boxes at a position of need for the Packers. | Beat writer analysis: Matt Schneidman reacts to the pick

30. Indianapolis Colts (from BUF) — Liam Eichenberg, OT, Notre Dame

Several of the Colts’ options at left tackle were scooped up before their pick at No. 21, but in this scenario they able to move back, pick up extra draft picks and land a solid tackle option. Eichenberg has only average athletic traits, but his veteran awareness and strong hands help him win the point-of-attack. | Beat writer analysis: Zak Keefer reacts to the pick

31. Kansas City Chiefs — Landon Dickerson, OG/C, Alabama

With his injury history, including a torn ACL in December, Dickerson is a tough player to project. But he is an easy first-round player based on talent and character and still has a chance to land in round one if the doctors are optimistic about his medicals.

32. ***TRADE***

Miami receives:
2021 first-round pick (No. 32 overall)

Tampa Bay receives:
2021 second-round pick (No. 36 overall)
2021 fourth-round pick
2021 sixth-round pick

Miami Dolphins (via TB) — Travis Etienne, RB, Clemson

The Dolphins think highly of Etienne, and in this scenario they trade back into the first round to get him. With the Jaguars, Jets and Falcons (all possible landing spots for Etienne) set to draft with the first three picks in the second round, Miami jumps those three for a reasonable price and locks up another explosive weapon on offense.

 

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He has the Jets taking Zach Wilson at #2 and Greg Newsome II at #23 over Jaycee Horn.

 

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This is a 7-round mock draft. I'd definitely sign up for it.

He has the Jets taking the following players:

2. Zach Wilson, QB
23. Greg Newsome II, CB (both Jaycee Horn and Alijah Vera-Tucker were already taken)
34. Jalen Mayfield, OT/OG
66. Carlos Basham, DE (Javonte Williams went one pick before)
86. Josh Myers, C/OG
107. Kenneth Gainwell, RB
146. Dazz Newsome, WR (slot WR)
154. Divine Deablo, S/WLB
186 Jaylon Moore, OT

The only problems I see are no TE, and if the Jets don't re-sign Poole or sign K'waun Williams. That leaves them with Guidry as the Slot/Nickel CB, but there's no depth. If the Jets don't add one of Poole/Williams, then they have to draft a slot CB too. I think I'd omit Myers and look to add a TE there, or slot CB if need be. I think I'd also like to add Javian Hawkins, RB somewhere in the 5th or 6th round.

 

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2021 NFL DRAFT
NEW YORK JETS DRAFT: CLAY’S 2021 NFL MOCK DRAFT – 2.0

This is an interesting mock draft. It has a number of trades. If JD plans on taking a CB and LB early, then I'd sign up for this draft. I think the order of taking OL first and then CB is right. I think taking two defensive players early, even though both positions are big needs and both prospects are excellent prospects, however is wrong/bad. That isn't building around the QB. It's making the same mistake that Mac made. Normally, one would draft in a balanced way like this, but the Jets must learn from their past mistakes and do things differently this time. It won't be ideal to not add a CB or LB early, but it will be far worse if they take Wilson or Fields, and then he winds up failing like Darnold because they didn't build around him on offense. The D is already light years ahead of the offense in terms of speed and talent. The offense needs a major infusion of talent and speed.

#2 - Zach Wilson, QB
#23 - Teven Jenkins, OT/OG
#34 - Ifeatu Melifonwu, CB
#51 - Baron Browning, LB (The Jets trade Darnold and pick #107 to Washington for pick #51)

 

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All 32 7-round NFL mock drafts: Who we really like, the fastest risers, biggest fallers, reaches and more
By Greg Auman Mar 30, 2021

With the NFL Draft now just a month away, beat writers covering all 32 teams for The Athletic posted seven-round mock drafts this week, offering up predictions on who the team they cover would pick with each of their selections.

It’s a popular part of coverage leading up to the draft, and because all 32 mock drafts were written independent of each other, there is inevitable overlap, with the same prospect showing up as a possible match for multiple teams. So this was an especially good day for Syracuse safety Andre Cisco, who was drafted in the third round at No. 97 overall by the Chargers, and then again four picks later by the Lions, and three picks after that by the Ravens, and also by the Raiders in the fourth round and the Jaguars in the fifth round.

Cisco was the only player chosen in five of our mock drafts, but 28 prospects showed up on three or more team mocks, so it’s something of an opportunity to self-scout. As an NFL staff, which prospects do we feature the most? How much variance is there between where a given prospect is perceived to be going for different writers?

A mock draft is rarely a robotic analysis of talent — it’s only natural that you want to include players with more interesting storylines. Are there positions or colleges that are more prominent in mock drafts?

Let’s take a look at the biggest trends and most interesting quirks of The Athletic’s most recent mock drafts.

The most popular
First-round mock drafts are everywhere, so there’s more of a narrative or groupthink for where a player might go with each team’s top pick, and writers are more likely to stay close to the consensus. In the later rounds, there’s much less known — by writers and by the teams they cover — and especially in this pandemic year with no combine and no official visits and a much different pro-day process, it’s just harder to know more than vague catch-alls like “he’s a second-day prospect” or “a late-round pick.”

But here are the five most popular players, all showing up in at least four of our team mock drafts.

Andre Cisco, safety, Syracuse: Three of our writers saw Cisco as a match for one of the compensatory picks at the end of the third round, with two others pegging him in later rounds. The highest he went was 97th overall, and that’s exactly where he sits in the new top 100 big board from The Athletic’s Dane Brugler, also published Monday morning. Brugler also had him ranked as the No. 5 safety in this class in his positional rankings. When writing a seven-round mock, you must decide how realistic to be; are you choosing a best-case scenario where a prospect falls well below expectation or are picking from the most likely options available on draft day?

Quinn Meinerz, offensive line, Wisconsin-Whitewater: Everybody’s favorite small-school prospect was in four mocks, with three seeing him as a third-rounder and the Vikings grabbing him with optimism with a late fourth-rounder. When our mock drafts had more than one mock in them (either from two different scenarios or from two writers on the beat), we only used the first one listed, but our second Bills mock had Meinerz in there as well.

Andy Staples wrote about Meinerz in February, suggesting he could be a second-day pick. Brugler has him at No. 56 on his big board, which could point to a late second-round pick.

Chuba Hubbard, running back, Oklahoma State: Hubbard showed up in four mocks, the highest having him go to the Patriots in the fourth round. Three other mocks (Raiders, Vikings, 49ers) had him going in a span of 10 picks in the mid-fifth round. He’s a well-known player, having led FBS in rushing in 2019 with 2,094 yards to go with 21 touchdowns. Still, he didn’t crack Brugler’s top 10 running backs for this draft.

Chauncey Golston, edge, Iowa: Golston was picked in four mocks, in a tightly clustered window of 20 picks at the end of the fifth round. Our Hawkeyes writer, Scott Dochterman, profiled him and his rise up draft boards just this week, and a month ago projected him as a potential third-round pick.

Isaiah McDuffie, linebacker, Boston College: McDuffie was in four mocks, ranging from mid-sixth round to the second-to-last pick in the draft. So if you think your team is drafting a linebacker, but not until late on the third day, McDuffie is a fine choice. Brugler had him ranked as the 12th inside linebacker in this draft class.

Creed Humphrey, center, Oklahoma: Three of the four mocks he was in had him in a span of five picks between 62 and 66 at the end of the second round, with the outlier the Steelers later in the third at 87. He’s higher still on Brugler’s big board at 49, and Jason Kersey ran a Q&A with Humphrey about the draft process last month.

 

Wide range of expectations
You’ll hear about prospects in the actual draft going in the fourth round when other teams had an undrafted grade on them, so you can expect a wide range of perceived values from one writer to the next. Consider the 28 prospects who showed up on three or more mock drafts — only five showed up in the same round for all their picks: South Carolina cornerback Jaycee Horn and Oklahoma State tackle Teven Jenkins in the first round, Central Florida safety Richie Grant in the second, Notre Dame tight end Tommy Tremble in the third and Boston College tight end Hunter Long in the fourth.

How much variance was there between the highest and lowest a prospect was projected to be drafted? Keep in mind if you say someone is a fifth- or sixth-round pick, there’s a range of 83 picks within those two rounds. The biggest gap in our mocks was Michigan State corner Shakur Brown, who went as early as the third round (71st) to the Broncos to as late as fifth round (181st) to the Chiefs, a difference of 110 picks. Iowa tackle Alaric Jackson had a disparity of 101 picks, Pittsburgh defensive lineman Jaylen Twyman had 95 picks and Central Arkansas corner Robert Rochell had 90.

Other mock-draft quirks
Some of the best draft prospects period didn’t make any of our team mocks. Because we had LSU receiver Ja’Marr Chase going both to the Bengals at 5 and the Dolphins at 6, fellow receivers Jaylen Waddle and DeVonta Smith of Alabama weren’t anyone’s picks. Because we had mocks that had North Dakota State quarterback Trey Lance going at 3 (to the 49ers) and at 6 (in a projected trade, to the Patriots), the draft’s top tackle, Oregon’s Penei Sewell, wasn’t in anyone’s mock.

If you compare the slots where prospects went in our mock drafts to their rank in Brugler’s top 100, you can see which players fell the farthest in those mocks. That honor goes to Houston edge Payton Turner, who ranks 59th by Brugler, but was offered as a sixth-round pick (210th overall) for the Ravens, a drop of 151 picks. Louisiana Tech defensive lineman Milton Williams, 72nd by Brugler, went 191st to the Broncos in their mock, a drop of 119 picks. The lowest showing for one of Brugler’s top 50 players? Texas pass-rusher Joseph Ossai, 46th on Brugler’s board, was still there to be taken by the Titans at No. 100 in the late third round in their mock.

What college program produced the most total picks in our combined mock drafts? It’s definitely Georgia, which showed up 17 times between seven different prospects, ahead of Ohio State, which had 13 picks between eight prospects. Miami was next with 10, followed by Alabama, Notre Dame and Oklahoma State each with nine.

And which of the Power 5 conferences showed up the most in our mock drafts? SEC schools accounted for 60 picks, edging out the ACC, which had 54, and well ahead of the Big Ten (39), Big 12 (24) and Pac-12 (22) conferences.

We’ll be doing one more round of team seven-round mock drafts before the draft itself, which will be in Cleveland from April 29 to May 1.

 

This mock is really stupid. Why would Jacksonville give up two 2nd round picks to move up two spots from #25 to #23? And then Costello has the Jets taking defensive players with two of the next 3 picks. Shades of Mac! Shaking my head. Then he has the Jets taking more defensive players (7) than offensive players (5), and has them taking a DL and says one can never have enough DL. What a dumbass!

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Jets NFL Mock Draft 1.0: Trade leads to big haul beyond Zach Wilson
By Brian Costello

April 6, 2021 | 6:59pm | Updated

The Jets have made their plans clear for their first pick in this year’s draft, but there is plenty of mystery after that.

This is our first crack at a seven-round mock draft this year. With the help of Pro Football Focus’ mock draft simulator, we went through the exercise of what GM Joe Douglas might do in three weeks. Here is our draft:

*Picks acquired in forecasted trade

Round 1 (No. 2 overall) — QB Zach Wilson, BYU
When the Jets traded Sam Darnold on Monday, their plans here became even clearer. The truth is they have been leaning toward Wilson for months. There are questions about his competition level in college and why he had such a better 2020 than 2019. The Jets must feel they have the answers and believe Wilson can be the franchise quarterback they need.

Round 1 (No. 23) — Forecasted trade with Jaguars
Sending the No. 23-overall pick to Jacksonville in exchange for a first-round pick (No. 25 overall) and two seconds (Nos. 33, 45) The Jets are in a nice spot at No. 23 overall, the pick they acquired from Seattle in the Jamal Adams trade. They have so many needs that they can fill one here or look to move back and get more picks, which is what I chose.

Round 1 (No. 25)* — DL/OLB Jayson Oweh, Penn State
This is one of the most interesting prospects in this year’s draft. Oweh is a physical freak. The 6-foot-5, 257-pounder ran a 4.39 second 40-yard dash at Penn State’s pro day. The problem is his production. He had zero sacks last season for the Nittany Lions. If you’re drafting a pass rusher, that is something that needs to be investigated closely.

Round 2 (No. 33)* — WR Elijah Moore, Mississippi
The Jets signed Corey Davis in free agency, but they still could use help at wide receiver, especially with Jamison Crowder entering the final year of his contract. Moore set school records with 86 catches for 1,193 yards and eight touchdowns in 2020. He led FBS with 10.8 receptions and 149.1 receiving yards per game.

Round 2 (No. 34) — CB Asante Samuel Jr., Florida State
Thanks to my trade, the Jets have the first two picks of the second round. After taking a pass catcher with the first pick, they grab someone to stop the opposing team’s receivers next. Cornerback may be the Jets’ biggest need entering the draft. Samuel gives the Jets a potential solution at the position.

Round 2 (No. 45)* — RB Travis Etienne, Clemson
At the moment, the Jets’ top running back is La’Mical Perine, the second-year player from Florida. He is going to need some help. Etienne is a potential first-round pick. I think the Jets would rather wait until Day 2 of the draft to take their back, and if Etienne is sitting here, they would have to grab him.

Round 3 (No. 66) — OL Quinn Meinerz, Wisconsin-Whitewater
One of the stars of Senior Bowl week both for his play and his exposed belly, Meinerz is a Division III star who could fill a huge need for the Jets. Douglas did little to address the offensive line in free agency. Meinerz is a potential answer at guard where the Jets are weak.

Round 3 (No. 86) — LB Jamin Davis, Kentucky
Davis’ draft stock is rising, and I doubt he actually makes it this far. If he does, he’d be a perfect fit for Robert Saleh’s defense. The Jets need linebackers as they move from a 3-4 to a 4-3 base defense.

Round 4 (No. 107) — S Jamar Johnson, Indiana
Marcus Maye’s future is uncertain with the Jets, and they need some depth at the position.

Round 5 (No. 146) — DL Milton Williams, Louisiana Tech
We are in the best player available portion of the program, and you can never have enough defensive linemen.

Round 5 (No. 154) — CB Benjamin St-Juste, Minnesota
The Jets added a potential starting corner in the second round. Now, just looking for depth and special teams help.

Round 6 (No. 186) — RB Chris Evans, Michigan
There were some academic issues at Michigan that would need to be looked into before drafting him.

Round 6 (No. 226) — DL/OLB Chauncey Golston, Iowa
Saleh had a strong defensive line in San Francisco. He needs to add some depth here.

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Perhaps, but I have hard time believing that the bpa are all defensive players. It was always that way with Mac. One can trade down or up to get an offensive player one likes. One doesn't have to stay put, and even if one can't find a trade partner, quite often a number of players will have the same grade or very close (within a couple of hundredths or a tenth of a point). Most of the holes are on offense. The D was already ahead of the offense, and has been helped more during FA. The rookie QB MUST have a chance to succeed. This idea of always having to get value or the BPA is BS. That's a rigid rule, and having and following rigid rules is a sure way to not build a winning team. Sometimes you just have to take the best player you can get at a position of need.

 

1. The odds of a player taken in the 5th round or after may not be great on making an early impact, but it happens, and with the crappy depth we have on the OL in Edoga and McDermott and Feeney, if there is a decent OL left that late, I don't think it would be too hard for him to be better than those 3 losers. The offensive/defensive balance thing is overrated. Again, that's one of those "rules." I don't think they have to be balanced in any one year. For instance, 6 of the 9 picks could be spent on offense this year, and and only 5 of 12 next year, and that's pretty balanced. Also, one has to take into consideratoin the condition of the two units on the team. The D is WAY ahead of the offense. There is a lot more talent and experience on that unit. So drafting in a "balanced" manner wouldn't be giving each unit around the same number of picks, instead, it would be using most of the picks on offense to try to get that unit up to the level of the defense.

2. No, I'm not pushing a rigid rule. I didn't say the 2nd pick in every draft should be an OL. I didn't say that we should never take a CB that high. This is just being realistic about our roster, our needs, and what one needs to do when one drafts a rookie QB that will be starting immediately. I just said that in this draft, where we're drafting a new QB, and we desperately need to upgrade our IOL positions, that where the pick should go in this situatoin. If we already had a very good OL, then the pick wouldn't need to be used on an OL. If JD had been able to sign a quality starting OG in FA, we wouldn't necessarily have to take an OL at #23. Since there weren't any that we could sign that are better than Van Roten or Lewis, it forces JD's hand.

We all know how the Jets screwed Sam both by lousy coaching, and not drafting OL and skill position players high and building around him. We cannot make that same stupid mistake again. Thankfully, we won't if he is true to his word. Based on his comments in his press conference about trading Sam, he is going to focus on protecting the QB and building around that QB. I wouldn't expect a CB or any defensive player at #23 or #34 if I was you.

Most of Mac's offensive picks were 3rd round or lower. Almost all of his 1st and 2nd round picks went to defense.

2015
Devin Smith in the 2nd round
Bryce Petty in the 4th round
Jarvis Harrison in the 5th round

2016
Christian Hackenberg in the 2nd
Brandon Shell in the 5th
Charone Peake in the 7th

2017
ArDarius Steward in the 3rd round
Chad Hansen in the 4th round
Jordan Leggett in the 5th round
Elijah McGuire in the 6th round

2018
Sam Darnold in the 1st
Chris Herndon in the 3rd
Trenton Cannon in the 6th

2019
Chuma Edoga in the 3rd
Trevon Wesco in the 4th

So he used one 1st round pick, two 2nd round picks, three 3rd round picks, three 4th round picks, three 5th round picks, two 6th round picks, and a 7th on offense. The earliest he took an OL was the 3rd round. The only round he took RBs in was the 6th. That is no way to build around a QB.

 

Sheer incompetence and stupidity on Mac's part.