In the end, Jets Couldn’t Turn Down Talented Polite

By Glenn Naughton Posted On April 26, 2019

A few weeks ago, we asked the question; “Can the Jets Afford to Pass on big Potential due to Bigger Concerns” in regards to Florida edge rusher Jachai Polite, and now we have our answer; it was a resounding “no”.

A legitimate first-round talent, Polite plummeted in the draft due to poor physical testing, nagging injuries and reportedly poor interviews during the combine and pro day process. All legitimate concerns, but when an NFL team has a chance to snag a first-round talent at edge rusher in round 3, you just don’t pass it up.

In our JetNation.com mock draft, we had the Jets going with Quinnen Williams in round 1 and Polite in round 3 with the 68th pick, in having the draft unfold the way it did, Gang Green should now have a dramatically improved front seven.

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Glenn was Born in the Bronx, New York and has followed the Jets religiously despite being stationed in several different countries and time zones around the world. He now resides in England and has been a JetNation member since 2005. Glenn will bleed green with the rest of us through the highs and lows.

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