Mock Draft 2.0 Draft Week

As the draft quickly approaches, the Jets are in prime position to address multiple needs and improve their roster. Here is my last mock before the draft and my analysis of each selection. At this point, it is truly a toss up who the Jets will draft, one can only hope they are able to land multiple starters who can fill key positions in this franchise for many years to come.

11th overall: ​Jedrick Wills, OT

Analysis: The Jets should clearly draft an OT at 11 and to me there is really no argument about it. Joe Douglas has made it an emphasis for the Jets to fix their offensive line issues. Wills, in my mind, is the top tackle prospect in that his floor is incredibly high and technique wise he is rock solid. The Jets have multiple holes on the offensive line and taking a tackle at 11 would solve one of those issues. He has a high upside at either tackle spot, making this a home run selection for Douglas and the Jets.

48th overall: ​Zack Baun, EDGE

Analysis: I know this is not the typical Jets selections in most mock drafts. The Jets have had a problem at edge rusher since Abraham was on the roster. The Jets need to address this position sooner rather than later. They have spent multiple mid and late round selections on run defending OLB, as well as players with both character concerns. The Jets need to draft someone who can be a plug and play defender in Greg Williams system who can push for 10+ sacks per year. Baun is that player. He has a high football IQ and an excellent motor. There are no red flags with him and if we are lucky he can produce similarly to other Edge/DL players from Wisconsin by the likes of TJ and JJ Watt.

68th overall: ​Robert Hunt, G

Analysis: With such a deep wide receiver class, the Jets are faced with having to draft a WR like Edwards or Peoples-Jones, instead they address another hole on the OL with Hunt. This guy is big, strong, and aggressive. He could be the day one starting RG and let the likes of Lewis, and Van Roten battle for LG while making Winters a cap casualty. This makes sense as the Jets are looking at creating more cap space to add Logan Ryan and extend Jamal Adams.

79th overall: ​Van Jefferson, WR

Analysis: Jets take the son of their WR coach with this selection. He’s a skilled technician who could work out of the slot or on the outside. He is not the most physical or has the biggest size, but at 6’2” and about 198, he has enough size to hold his own. He could easily add more mass over the next two seasons. He has an advantage with the idea of a shortened offseason in that his father could find a way to get him familiar with the playbook.

120th overall: ​Reggie Robinson II, CB

Analysis: He has fantastic size with the high upside being a starter on the outside by year 2 or 3. He needs to work on his technique. His tape showed flashes in all three aspects on defense in zone, man, and run defense. He needs to work on his technique but the talent is there and in the fourth round would be a score for the Jets. If the Jets are able to add Logan Ryan after the draft, it gives him the time to develop with Desir and Ryan likely to be the starters and Austin, Poole, and Maulet ahead of him on the depth chart. He has plenty of time to develop.

158th overall: ​Ke’Shawn Vaughn, RB

Analysis: Let’s face it, Bell is done after this year. The Jets take a late round flier on a three down back who can help this year as a change of pace back with Bell and then take over the job next season.

191st overall: ​Tyrion Cleveland, WR

Analysis: To me, this is the Jets replacing Robby Anderson, with a younger Robby. Tyrion is a 6’4” 200lb burner who can be the deep threat the Jets need if Perriman returns to the player he was previously to the last 4 games with the Bucs last year. At best, he’s WR 3 for the Jets but likely to be a developmental prospect.

211th overall: ​Jake Hanson, C

Analysis: Douglas finishes working on the offensive line by adding a backup Center to learn and develop behind McGovern. He is a bit undersized, but fits well in a zone blocking scheme. He makes Harrison more dispensable if Jets are tight on cash, or they keep him as a versatile backup with center and guard experience.

No one knows what the Jets will do come Thursday night and throughout the rest of the Draft. We could only hope they get a haul like this. Ultimately, I could see Douglas had trade back to accumulate more picks throughout the middle rounds of the draft. Douglas will be able to make his stamp on this Jets roster if he is able to fill some holes and add more depth to this roster.

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