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2019 NFL Draft: New York Jets Three-round Mock Draft

By Caleb Pierson

BUFFALO, NY - DECEMBER 09: Sam Darnold #14 of the New York Jets throws in the second quarter during NFL game action against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on December 9, 2018 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
BUFFALO, NY - DECEMBER 09: Sam Darnold #14 of the New York Jets throws in the second quarter during NFL game action against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on December 9, 2018 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, AZ – DECEMBER 30: Offensive lineman Kaleb McGary #58 of the Washington Huskies in action during the second half of the Playstation Fiesta Bowl against the Penn State Nittany Lions at University of Phoenix Stadium on December 30, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. The Nittany Lions defeated the Huskies 35-28. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ – DECEMBER 30: Offensive lineman Kaleb McGary #58 of the Washington Huskies in action during the second half of the Playstation Fiesta Bowl against the Penn State Nittany Lions at University of Phoenix Stadium on December 30, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. The Nittany Lions defeated the Huskies 35-28. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

Round 3 Pick 68

Kaleb McGary – OL – Washington 

The last thing Jets fans want to see is their franchise quarterback they spent years searching for get hurt because they cannot protect him. There is a chance they sign some linemen in free agency, but they will also be looking to build this line through the draft.

McGary is a nice pick in the third who could potentially see himself on the field as early as the 2019 season. McGary is a giant at 6-7 and 324 pounds who is an excellent athlete. As a lineman he is still very raw but certainly provides the upside of a top offensive lineman.

Strength is no issue for McGary. He is a good run blocker, as he is able to use his strength and size and push defenders back. While watching his film, you can find him pushing lineman back nearly 10 yards during runs.

Pass blocking is where McGary needs the most work. He cannot effectively move his body to keep pace with edge rushers. During the Auburn game, he got beat off the edge several times with speed. McGary needs to develop his footwork and hands during pass blocking in order to become a full time NFL starter.

McGary will be a project. He has all the physical traits to become an NFL starter but will need some work to develop the technical traits. In the third round, he offers a lot of upside.

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