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If nothing else, Jets have brains this year

The rebuilding Jets might not be ready to compete for a Super Bowl, but if they ever get invited to a Quiz Bowl, watch out.

The first draft class of the Mike Tannenbaum-Eric Mangini era posted the highest average Wonderlic score in the NFL, The Score has learned. In case you didn't know, the Wonderlic is the standardized intelligence test used in the evaluation of pro prospects.

Because the Wonderlic is such a hot-button issue - remember the Vince Young controversy at the scouting combine? - The Score decided to do a little snooping. We were able to obtain the Wonderlic scores of 226 of the 255 players that were drafted last weekend and, sure enough, the Jets emerged as the league's valedictorians.

According to our calculations, the Jets' draftees averaged 28 out of a possible 50. (The leaguewide average is about 22). The Giants (22.9) ranked 15th.

The Jets' cause was bolstered by five players who scored better than 30, led by Ohio State center Nick Mangold and Oregon quarterback Kellen Clemens - both scored 35.

Just call them Mangini Cum Laude.

The lowest team score? The Jaguars (18.6), followed by the Titans and Bengals (19.0). The Titans were hurt by Young, who posted a 16. Initially, he scored a six, but was allowed to take the test again because of an apparent administrative goof.

What's it all mean? The Jets might have trouble solving Bill Belichick's complex defensive schemes, but they'll have no problem with The New York Times crossword puzzle.

Hot List

The best and worst scores for team's draft choices on Wonderlic intelligence test at this year's NFL combine:

The High 5

1. Jets 28.0
2. Eagles 26.9
3. Rams 26.1
4. Seahawks 26.0
5. Texans 25.6

The Low 5

32. Jaguars 18.6
31. Titans 19.0
30. Bengals 19.0
29. Chiefs 19.3
28. Cowboys 19.3

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