Draft day is finally here, and we at the Jets Wire have one last seven-round mock draft to share before the festivities officially begin.
Now that Sam Darnold is a member of the Panthers, New York’s plans for the No. 2 pick are essentially set in stone. Whether it be BYU’s Zach Wilson or Ohio State’s Justin Fields, the Jets are all but a lock to select a quarterback second overall on Thursday night.
In this complete mock draft, the Jets add their potential quarterback of the future — emphasis on potential — and use the rest of the draft to address pressing needs on both sides of the ball. Let’s take a look at who we think New York could take in Jets Wire’s 10th and final mock draft of the offseason.
Round 1, Pick No. 2: QB Zach Wilson, BYU
With Sam Darnold out the door, Zach Wilson to the Jets at No. 2 has gone from an increasingly popular pairing to one that now feels inevitable with the draft quickly approaching.
Wilson demonstrates the attributes that New York will be searching for as it looks for a quarterback of the future, and he’s someone who meshes well with Mike LaFleur’s offense. He also dominated at his pro day, giving the Jets further reason to salivate over his potential.
The BYU product is an excellent athlete with tremendous arm strength, pinpoint accuracy and the ability to thrive in play-action. The only blemish on Wilson’s candidacy as a top quarterback prospect is his durability due to surgeries on his right throwing hand and shoulder.
Round 1, Pick 23 (via SEA): IOL Alijah Vera-Tucker, USC
Alijah Vera-Tucker presents the Jets with the ideal option to protect their next quarterback and improve their run blocking with one of the two first-round picks they landed in exchange for Jamal Adams. Vera-Tucker mostly played tackle in college, but he is expected to move inside in the NFL, making him a perfect fit with the Jets.
Gang Green’s interior offensive line is in desperate need of an upgrade. Joe Douglas swung and missed on Joe Thuney in free agency, but he won’t in this situation — as long as the USC product is on the board at No. 23. Vera-Tucker is a safe bet to keep the new quarterback upright for years and create a ton of holes in the running game.
Round 2, Pick No. 34: EDGE Joe Tryon, Washington
Landing Carl Lawson in free agency was a major step in the Jets’ efforts to upgrade their pass rush. Pairing him with another potentially dominant edge rusher could take New York’s defense to new heights in 2021.
Joe Tryon played outside linebacker throughout his career at Washington, but he offers schematic versatility and could be the perfect complement to Lawson at defensive end. Listed at 6-foot-4 and 251 pounds, Tryon has the frame to add enough weight to play defensive end in Robert Saleh and Jeff Ulbrich’s 4-3 front, which would give the Jets a potentially elite pass rusher on their defensive line.
Round 3, Pick No. 66: TE Pat Freiermuth, Penn State
Yes, the Jets have more pressing needs to address than tight end. There is a reason why New York was interested in Jonnu Smith before he signed with the Patriots, though. Joe Douglas is looking to upgrade the tight end room, and Penn State’s Pat Freiermuth is a prime candidate to be of service.
Freiermuth has a bevy of experience playing as an in-line tight end and as a receiving threat split out wide. Most importantly, he is a willing blocker who has sure hands in the passing game, further cementing him as the best dual-threat tight end in this year’s draft class.
If it weren’t for recent shoulder surgery, Freiermuth would be a lock to go off the board in the second round. His recovery could push him into the Jets’ lap in the third round though, giving New York a potential impact tight end as soon as he gets healthy.
Round 3, Pick No. 86 (via SEA): RB Michael Carter, North Carolina
Javonte Williams is going to be the first North Carolina running back off the board in this year’s draft, but Michael Carter provides arguably just as much value later on day two as his former backfield partner.
Carter was electric with the ball in his hands throughout his final two seasons with the Tar Heels, rushing for a combined 2,248 yards and 12 touchdowns. He’s not your prototypical bell-cow back at 5-foot-8 and 199 pounds, but Carter does not have much tread on his tires and boasts a versatile skill set. That could be more than enough to land him in a Jets running back room already consisting of Josh Adams, Tevin Coleman, Ty Johnson and La’Mical Perine.
Round 4, Pick 107: CB Robert Rochell, Central Arkansas
Robert Rochell is arguably the most athletic cornerback in this year’s draft class.
The Central Arkansas product ran a 4.38 40-yard dash to go along with a 41-inch vertical, 140-inch broad jump and 3.98 short shuttle at a private workout. He used his athleticism to his advantage throughout his career, showcasing strong coverage skill and the ability to make plays on the ball thanks to his closing speed.
Rochell also has schematic versatility and can play a major role on special teams. A little bit of learning under Saleh and Ulbrich could be all it takes for him to develop into a solid starting outside corner.
Round 5, Pick 146: WR Dazz Newsome, North Carolina
Wide receiver remains a need for the Jets entering the draft, but it is no longer as pressing as it once was following the signings of Corey Davis and Keelan Cole.
Dazz Newsome was a dynamic weapon throughout his career at North Carolina, catching 72 passes for 1,018 yards and 10 touchdowns as a junior in 2019 and 54 passes for 684 yards and six touchdowns as a senior last season. He was also one of the best punt returners in the ACC throughout his collegiate career, adding to his late-round value.
Round 5, Pick 154 (via NYG): CB Ambry Thomas, Michigan
Ambry Thomas’ decision to opt-out of the 2020 college football season ultimately hurt his draft stock, as he lost a year’s worth of film while other cornerbacks around the nation improved their stock.
What Thomas showed throughout the 2019 season, though, gives reason to believe he can develop into a starting outside cornerback in the NFL. Thomas thrives in press coverage and playing physically at the line of scrimmage. The Jets need all the help they can get at cornerback entering next season, making Thomas more than worth taking a chance on.
Round 6, Pick 186: LB Isaiah McDuffie, Boston College
After a 2019 season that was mostly lost due to injury, McDuffie led Boston College and ranked third in college football with 107 tackles in 2020. His signature performance came against No. 2 Notre Dame, where he recorded 16 tackles — the second-highest total by an ACC player last season.
The Jets could benefit from adding one last piece to their linebacker room to improve its depth. McDuffie still has some untapped potential, which makes him an intriguing day three target.
Round 6, Pick 226 (via CAR): OT Jaylon Moore, Western Michigan
The Jets use one of the picks they got in the Darnold trade to give Wilson a little bit of protection, selecting Western Michigan’s Jaylon Moore with their final selection of the 2021 NFL draft.
Moore developed into a well-rounded run and pass blocker at Western Michigan, starting 32 of 37 career games. New York could do a whole lot worse with its last pick of the draft.
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