Hey all, this is my annual mock draft! I took several skill qualities and needs in making my selections for the Jets. I did the first 3 rounds as the later rounds are a crap shoot. 1st round - 11th overall - OT Jedrick Wills Wills can step in day 1 and by far the best tackle on the squad. He also in my opinion faced the toughest competition and stood up to the competition. I believe he is the most ready to start as a LT with his footwork and hand control. I also feel he has space to grow with his technique and on his frame. 2nd round - 48th overall - WR Tee Higgins I believe Higgins is going to be a steal. Similar to how Michael Thomas was a 2nd rounder. He reminds me of Branden Marshal in a lot of ways on the field. We need a big body receiver for red zone, back shoulder plays, jump balls and fades. 3rd round - 68th overall - CB Jaylon Johnson A playmaker at corner is an absolute must. Jaylon has great instincts and size to compete with NFL wide receivers. I think he can start right away and possibly be the number 1 corner moving forward. 3rd round - 79th overall - Marlon Davidson DE We need pass rushers and Davidson is a beast that is great against the run, sets the edge and has a good motor on a solid frame.
I like Willis also but he might be the top guy now with the OT's going from Big 4 to Big 3 with Becton piss getting flagged.
This is very true. Wills and Wirfs are my 2 favourite LT in this draft. I like Becton over Thomas as I feel Thomas needs a lot of work in pass protection and that’s not good news for Sam. I think Becton is still a good player and in a trade back scenario I would be good with picking him up if Wills and Wirfs are gone by pick 11. Wills by far is the best LT prospect in the draft his athletic abilities, experience at a high level and mental fortitude is evident throughout this process. We will be lucky to get him. My worry is the Browns and Giants think the same. My optimism is that the Browns and Giants front office have shown they like to mess up draft picks because they think they are too smart.
Chances are very high that Wills and Wirfs will be gone by the 11th pick. They are clearly the 2 best - I would place Thomas slightly below them and Becton down a bit from there only because of his no-no test at the combine. Question is , does JD pick either Thomas or Becton over Jeudy/Lamb , whom are clearly the better players? I know who I would pick. And considering a fans point of view, it's the two that would make the Jets a very fun team to watch.
I took him because it’s obvious we need pass rushers in any way shape or form and I think he can get there in the nickel D off the edge on 3rd down and can play LDT/RDT in a 3-4 base D.
I hope the Big 3 or 4 are gone by pick 11. If Jeudy and Lamb are there and Douglas goes in another direction it will be really weird around here. Unless Douglas does a good job selling the fans on why he made that pick.
There is no question that if all 4 OT's are gone by 11, he'll be feeling the heat to do the right thing. You've got Jeudy or Lamb waiting there - trading down would be the other option but he has to not take the bait in an impetuous manner just to grab more picks. The 2 WR's, imo, are the sure things.
I like Ruggs but he won't be around pass 14 I believe and the Niners might trade up for him. Jeudy and Lamb are similar. Ruggs is a difference maker IMHO. Would not be upset if Douglas picked him.
I have no problem with the Jets taking him. Here's an interesting write up on the Jets best options , with Ruggs at the head of it: https://wfan.radio.com/articles/news/2020-nfl-draft-ranking-the-jets-best-options-at-no-11
JD has a very long contract. I don't think he'll be feeling any heat at all. He's free to do it his way. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
I'm not sure I agree only because this is his first draft as a GM - he's making the calls on this. If he doesn't get an impact player in, at least the 1st round to help Sam out , he's going to hear from the fans and the media. New York is a very unforgiving place.