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Courtesty NY Jets PR Department Tannenbaum: A quick wrapup. Thanks for hanging in there everybody. Today, in the sixth round, Jacob Bender; tackle from Nicholls State. He played in 42 games this year and he played against Adam Carriker. Other notable pros from that same conference, the Southland Conference, are Jeremiah Trotter, Terrence McGee and… Read more

Courtesy NY Jets PR Department On what his injury status is … I’m fine now. I was a little concerned about my foot, but after I broke it I came back a week later and finished the season. I’m doing well now, so I’m not concerned about it. On how close he is to Justin… Read more

By Matthew Bitonti Round 1: CB Darrelle Revis, Pittsburgh. In a league where former Bills CB Nate Clements is the highest paid defender in league history, commodities such as Darrelle Revis are highly prized. Coming into the draft, Revis was considered the best cornerback in the nation by many well-respected sources, including N.F.L. insider Gil… Read more

The NY Jets selected Wide Receiver Chansi Stuckey (Clemson) with their final selection in the 2007 NFL Draft.  Here is their draft class: Round 1 (14) — CB Darrelle Revis, Pittsburgh. Round 2 (47) — LB David Harris, Michigan Round 6 (177) — OT Jacob Bender, Nicholls State Round 7 (235) — WR Chansi Stuckey… Read more

Courtesy Jets PR Department On the contact he had with the Jets during the draft process … I came up there on a visit in April and I felt that the organization really enjoyed having me there. I was much obliged to being invited up there for a visit, but I just got a call… Read more

The Jets selected Jacob Bender in the 6th round (177th overall pick).  Jacob is an OT that played at Nicholls State.  He has good size (6’6″, 316lb) and strength. You can discuss this and all of the Jets picks in our forums.   The Jets have one pick remaining.  It is in the 7th round (#235… Read more

Courtesy NY Jets PR Department On being picked by the Jets… I’m just excited to be a New York Jet. They’re a great team. I want to say thank you to the owner, (Woody) Johnson, the general manager (Mike) Tannenbaum and Eric Mangini for drafting me. On if he knew the Jets would trade up… Read more

The Jets traded up in the 2nd round to land Green Bay’s pick (#47).  The Jets selected David Harris an ILB from Michigan.  He is a big hitter who is very solid against the run. To get this pick the Jets also acquired #235 (7th round).  The Green Bay Packers received picks #63 (2nd round)… Read more

Courtesy NY Jets PR Department Transcript of  New York Jets first-round draft pick Darrelle Revis, the 14th overall selection in the 2007 NFL Draft, in a conference call with members of the Jets media on Saturday:  On his immediate reaction after being selected by the Jets … First, I’d like to thank Mr. Johnson, Coach… Read more

Courtesy NYJets.com Transcript of the New York Jets first-round news conference with general manager Mike Tannenbaum and head coach Eric Mangini and members of the Jets media on Saturday: Tannenbaum: As everyone knows now, we selected Darrelle Revis with the 14th pick. We made a trade with Carolina and we thank them. We think it’s… Read more

The Jets made some noise early on draft day by trading up to obtain the #14 overall pick.  The Jets swapped first rounders with the Carolina Panthers and selected CB Darrelle Revis from Pittsburgh. The Jets acquired the 14th overall pick and the 191st (6th round).  In return the Jets give up the 25th overall… Read more