As a part of The Publish’s 2022 NFL Draft preview, we look at what the Jets may do at every place. In the present day: linebackers Subsequent up: cornerbacks.
Linebacker is an underrated want for the Jets. They don't have a lot depth past C.J. Mosley. Quincy Williams was a pleasant discover final 12 months, however they might nonetheless use an improve on the place.
Head coach Robert Saleh has made it clear he doesn't imagine in drafting linebackers within the first spherical except the participant is a “unicorn.” We don’t see any unicorns on this group. The Jets could take a look at linebackers on Day 2 of the draft, although. Alabama’s Christian Harris and Georgia’s Quay Walker may very well be taken by the Jets with certainly one of their two second-round picks.
If the Jets don't seize one within the second spherical, linebacker must be a goal within the center rounds. Taking linebackers not solely helps the protection, but additionally is often a pleasant addition to particular groups.
Chad Muma of Wyoming, Leo Chenal of Wisconsin and Troy Andersen of Montana State are all fascinating mid-round picks who might wind up as Jets.
There may be a number of concentrate on what the Jets can do on offense to assist Zach Wilson, however normal supervisor Joe Douglas additionally wants to repair this protection. The Jets have been thirty second within the NFL in yards and factors allowed final 12 months. Including a pleasant participant in the course of the protection to play subsequent to and study from Mosley would go a great distance towards fixing issues and serving to Wilson by getting him the ball again extra typically.
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