Jets Land Tackle Olu Fashanu With Pick 11 After Swap With Vikings

By Glenn Naughton Posted On April 25, 2024

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Looking to improve their depth along the offensive line, Joe Douglas and the New York Jets have selected Penn State offensive tackle Olu Fashanu with the 11th pick in the NFL draft. This after trading down from the tenth spot with the Minnesota Vikings.

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The 6 ‘6” 312 tackle will step in behind All-Pro Tyron Smith. While he’ll likely see the field as a rookie, he’ll serve primarily as a backup in 2024.

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