With the 2021 NFL draft now less than two weeks away, we at Jets Wire have a new four-round mock.

Now that Sam Darnold is a member of the Panthers, New York’s plans for the No. 2 pick are coming into focus. 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.

In this mock draft, the Jets add their potential quarterback of the future — emphasis on potential — and use the first four rounds to load up on offensive skill position weapons, help on the interior offensive line, a potentially impactful outside corner and a versatile defender who can play multiple roles.

Let’s take a look at who we think New York could take in Jets Wire’s eighth mock draft.

Round 1, Pick No. 2: QB Zach Wilson, BYU

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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.

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): LB Zaven Collins, Tulsa

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Carl Lawson’s arrival at One Jets Drive greatly bolsters New York’s pass rush, but he still needs a running mate at defensive end. Zaven Collins not only fills that need, but also gives Robert Saleh and Jeff Ulbrich an athletic and versatile piece to build their defense around.

Listed at 6-foot-4 and 260 pounds, Collins can play as a 4-3 defensive end or as a linebacker in space given his positional range. The Tulsa product has shot up draft boards after registering 53 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, four sacks, four interceptions, and two pass breakups as a junior and profiles as an impact player lining up in multiple positions, giving the Jets plenty of reason to nab him with their second first-round selection.

Round 2, Pick No. 34: CB Eric Stokes, Georgia

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The Jets waste no time addressing their biggest defensive need on the second day of the draft, selecting Eric Stokes with the No. 34 pick.

Stokes was a lockdown cornerback throughout his career at Georgia and ended his collegiate career with arguably his best season yet, picking off four passes, two of which he returned for a touchdown, to go along with 20 tackles and four pass breakups.

At 6-foot-1 and 185 pounds, Stokes is your prototypical outside cornerback who uses his speed and length to his advantage. That skill set could land him a starting spot from day one at One Jets Drive.

Round 3, Pick No. 66: TE Pat Freiermuth, Penn State

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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 both 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 Kenneth Gainwell, Memphis

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Memphis has a knack for churning out talented running backs. Darrell Henderson showed flashes with the Rams in 2020, while Antonio Gibson was one of the best running backs in football for a stretch with Washington a year ago.

Kenneth Gainwell did not play last season due to COVID-19 concerns, but there is a good chance he is next in the line of talented Memphis tailbacks to make an impact at the next level. Gainwell was nothing short of spectacular in his sophomore season, rushing for 1,459 yards on 231 carries (6.3 yards per carry) and 13 touchdowns with AAC defenses keying in on him on a weekly basis.

Adding Gainwell to a running back room already consisting of Tevin Coleman, Ty Johnson and La’Mical Perine could give the Jets a potentially dangerous quartet. Gainwell is going to need a little bit of time to get used to game speed again, but once he does, he could surge to the top of New York’s running back depth chart.

Round 4, Pick 107: IOL Deonte Brown, Alabama

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Interior offensive line isn’t exactly one of the Jets’ strong suits right now, but Deonte Brown could play a role in changing that.

Standing at a massive 6-foot-3 and 344 pounds, Brown was a dominant run blocker at Alabama and played a major part in Najee Harris’ success last season. Brown is also surprisingly athletic for his size, which could loom large in John Benton’s wide-zone blocking scheme.