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Derrick Jones CB; 6th Round (204 Overall)
With the 204th overall pick in the 6th round the NY Jets have selected cornerback Derrick Jones from Mississippi. At first glance Jones seems to be a strong special teams candidate who needs to improve his strength. Here is his draft report from NFL.com. This is the last pick for the Jets in the 2017… Read more
Jeremy Clark CB: Round 6 (197 Overall)
The NY Jets selected CB Jeremy Clark from Michigan in the 6th round. Clark is an interesting pick, reports all say he would have gone earlier but he is recovering from a torn ACL. He has excellent size for a cornerback (6’3″) and it is a position of need for the Jets. Free agent acquisition… Read more
Elijah McGuire RB; Round 6 (188 Overall)
In the 6th round the Jets have selected running back Elijah Mitchell from Louisville. Mitchell will compete for carries in the Jets backfield with Bilal Powell and Matt Forte. From his NFL.com scouting report: STRENGTHS Compact frame with good thickness in legs. Runs with good ball security. Very athletic with plus acceleration. Runs with forward… Read more
Dylan Donahue; Round 5 (181 overall)
The NY Jets selected Dylan Donahue out of West Georgia (DII). Donahue is listed as a pass rushing defensive lineman. Mike Mayock said he knew nothing about this kid but once he watched his tape he watched three more of his games. He says, “he plays like his hair is on fire” and expects him… Read more
Jordan Leggett TE; 5th Round (150th Overall)
The Jets concentrated on defense early in the draft, since then it has been offense. The first four picks were two safeties and two wide receivers. With the 150th overall pick (5th round) the New York Jets selected tight end Jordan Leggett from Clemson. From his NFL.com draft report: STRENGTHS Outstanding size for the position… Read more
Chad Hansen WR; 4th Round Selection
The Jets traded down in the 4th round and walked away with an extra 6th round pick. With the 141st overall pick in the 4th round the New York Jets selected wide receiver Chad Hansen from Cal. Here is his scouting report from NFL.com: STRENGTHS Maneuvers around route redirection in space and keeps his route… Read more
Where Do the Jets Stand Heading into Day 3
The Jets traded their 3rd round compensatory pick and have drafted three players the first two days. This is where they currently select on day three: https://twitter.com/DarrylSlater/status/858166429836816384 What are the biggest needs? We can rule out safety after the Jets selected and Jamal Adams and Marcus Maye in… Read more
Jets Draft WR Ardarius Stewart; 3rd Round 79th Overall
The Jets drafted Alabama wide receiver Ardarius Stewart in the 3rd round, 79th pick overall. The Jets will be on the clock again in the 3rd round, with the 107th overall selection. Here is the NFL.com scouting report on Stewart. STRENGTHS Brings a physical play demeanor to the field at all times. Has takeoff to… Read more
Jets Trade Down in Round 3
The Jets traded their first pick in the 3rd round of the NFL draft to the Minnesota Vikings. https://twitter.com/nyjets/status/858138361231540228 https://twitter.com/DarrylSlater/status/858138738391736320… Read more
Jets Snag Safety Marcus Maye in Round 2
By Glenn Naughton One day after choosing LSU Safety Jamal Adams with the 6th pick in round 1, the Jets took another safety with the 39th overall pick in Marcus Maye out of the University of Florida. Checking in at 6′ 210 lbs, Maye, like Adams, is a versatile defender who can play both… Read more
Report: Jets Shopping Sheldon Richardson and Calvin Pryor
By Glenn Naughton With day two of the NFL draft set to get under way, the New York Jets are reportedly looking to make a pair of moves that would ship a pair of former first round picks elsewhere in exchange for more picks. Tom Pelissero of USA today piggy backed on a tweet… Read more
1st Round Jamal Adams; Draft Bio
The Jets started the NFL Draft off sticking the their best available player philosophy as they selected Strong Safety Jamal Adams from LSU. He is known as a leader who is a big hitter, Adams Adams earned first team All-America honors and also was a first team All-Southeastern Conference selection in 2016. He recorded a career-high… Read more