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2019 NFL Mock Draft: Jon Gruden does the unthinkable (again)

By Erik Lambert

MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 23: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders and head coach Jon Gruden of the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter against Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 23: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders and head coach Jon Gruden of the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter against Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /
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JACKSONVILLE, FL – DECEMBER 30: Montez Sweat #9 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs reacts after a tackle for loss against the Louisville Cardinals during the TaxSlayer Bowl at EverBank Field on December 30, 2017 in Jacksonville, Florida. The Bulldogs won 31-27. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FL – DECEMBER 30: Montez Sweat #9 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs reacts after a tackle for loss against the Louisville Cardinals during the TaxSlayer Bowl at EverBank Field on December 30, 2017 in Jacksonville, Florida. The Bulldogs won 31-27. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

6. New York Jets

30. . EDGE. Mississippi State. Montez Sweat . 6. player

The loss to the Cleveland Browns really hammered home how limited the New York Jets defense is. For all their talent in the secondary and that strong defensive line, they weren’t able to put enough pressure on Baker Mayfield. That’s because they simply don’t have an edge rusher who can do the job when needed. They haven’t for a long time. It’s why they tried to trade for Khalil Mack. It’s why they must use this #6 pick to fix it. Montez Sweat is emerging as one of the best edge rushers in college football. He’s got lots of length, good explosion, strength, and violent hands that allow him to shed blockers almost at will.

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