New York Jets: Three-Round 2017 NFL Mock Draft
By Erik Lambert
The New York Jets know that the rest of the season it’s going to be win or go home. They cannot afford another loss if they hope to make the playoffs.
Otherwise they might be staring down the barrel at another high draft pick. In which case there is a strong likelihood they could be thinking about a serious roster turnover given the slew of older bodies they’re leaning on. This latest 2017 NFL mock draft will focus on the early rounds and how things might play out depending on the current situation.
DeShone Kizer . 1. player. 30. The major question that the New York Jets will have to answer is whether or not they’re truly committed to Christian Hackenberg. They spent a 2nd round pick on him this year. That’s a heavy investment, which means they believe he can be their eventual starter. The physical talent is certainly there but scouts had severe reservations about his fragile psyche after enduring a tough final three years at Penn State. Nobody is sure if he’ll ever get his confidence back. <p>Odds are that won’t happen, so the team is obligated to get their guy while the opportunity is there. DeShone Kizer is still a talent worthy of a top 10 pick but because Notre Dame continues to fail in their responsibilities to help him, odds are he won’t be the first pick. That could be great news for New York. Kizer is a physical specimen with a strong arm and mobility. He’s very smart, humble and should only get better with proper coaching and weapons.</p>. QB. Notre Dame