Any given off-season can define a team’s success on the field for years to come. That is where the Jets find themselves in going into year two of the Todd Bowles/Mike Maccagnan regime. Last year was all about spending big in free agency. This year, with very little room under the salary cap, it will come down to making the right selections in the April 28-30 NFL Draft.
Let’s take a look at some of the areas of need for Jets in 2016 such as Outside Linebacker, Offensive Line, Tight End, Quarterback, and Running Back. Here are some of the names being mentioned as possible choices for the Jets at number 20.
One footnote to keep in mind is that according to insiders at ESPN and NFL.com, Mike Maccagnan leans toward seniors based on their skill set and maturity.Finding an edge rusher should be a top priority on draft day. Ideally, it would take pressure off of the Defensive Line and allow for a consistent pass rush to come from the outside.
Outside Linebacker is the Jets first need so let’s take a look at the three top prospects at this position.
Next up, I’ll take a look at the top prospects on the Offensive Line.