New York Jets Mock Draft: Full 7-Round Predictions
By Erik Lambert
Dec 27, 2014; San Diego, CA, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive end Randy Gregory (4) works against USC Trojans tight end Bryce Dixon (13) during the fourth quarter in the 2014 Holiday Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Todd Bowles and the New York Jets would love to go lots of ways in the draft, but they must play the cards they have carefully. Here is a mock outlook at what they should do.
player. 30. A lot of people won’t be happy that they didn’t take a quarterback or a top tackle. Here’s the thing. The Jets won’t likely have a shot at Winston or Mariota, so quarterback is off the board and Randy Gregory is significantly more talented that any tackle they could get at this pick. Putting him on the edge with Richardson and Wilkerson up front could vault the Jets pass rush to the best in the league.. DE. Nebraska. Randy Gregory. 6
Alabama. Arie Kouandjio. 37. player. 30. Guard was an absolute nightmare for New York all of last season and needs fixing. Arie Kouandjio comes out of a proven factory at Alabama. He’s big, strong, lengthy and well-coached. When he’s able to use all of his strengths together, there isn’t a defensive lineman in the nation that can get past him.. OG
USC. Josh Shaw. 70. player. 30. Corner remains a serious need for the Jets. Free agency will probably bring some help but they’ll need draft coverage too. Josh Shaw is projected in the 3rd round as of now not because of his talent but because he made the mistake of lying about why he jumped off a balcony. He never stopped being a big, physical, and athletic corner who excels in man coverage.. CB
30. If the Senior Bowl proved anything it’s that the 2015 NFL draft is loaded at running back. The Jets have every reason to dip their toes in that pool and David Johnson out of Northern Iowa could be a big-time sleeper. He’s big, runs with power and vision but is at his best as a pass catcher out of the backfield.. RB. Northern Iowa. David Johnson. 101. player
30. Conversely, the Senior Bowl was rather unkind to the quarterbacks of 2015. Among them was Bryce Petty, who clearly showed his time at Baylor really set him back in terms of preparation for a pro-style offense in the NFL. Still, he has a lot of intriguing qualities that are worth looking into as a long-term project.. QB. Baylor. Bryce Petty. 134. player
30. Size and athleticism are not a problem for cornerback Greg Henderson. He has both, along with the fluidity to stay tight on receivers. His problem has been staying healthy consistently. He does play hurt, which proves he’s tough but his health is a concern.. CB. Colorado. Greg Henderson. 198. player