New York Jets Three-Round 2017 Mock Draft: Going Old School

Oct 22, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) kneels prior to kickoff of a game against the Mississippi Rebels at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) kneels prior to kickoff of a game against the Mississippi Rebels at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 22, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) kneels prior to kickoff of a game against the Mississippi Rebels at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) kneels prior to kickoff of a game against the Mississippi Rebels at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

The New York Jets have one of their more important drafts coming up in 2017. If they get it right then odds are they can avoid a long, painful rebuild.

Sometimes the best way to go about it is old school. That means harping back to good, old smashmouth football on offense and playing great defense. New York still has enough pieces in place to get something going. It’s about filling enough gaps to avoid any serious long-term breakdowns. Here is an effort that could push them in the right direction.

1st Round