Kyle Hamilton likely not first round ‘unicorn’ Jets are looking for

As a part of The Put up’s 2022 NFL Draft preview, we look at what the Jets may do at every place. Right this moment: safeties Subsequent up: specialists.

There was a variety of momentum early within the offseason for the Jets taking Notre Dame’s Kyle Hamilton within the first spherical. Many individuals across the league felt the Jets liked him, however that discuss has pale. Now, it appears unlikely the Jets would use a first-round choose on a security.

Hamilton’s 4.59 40-yard sprint time has damage his inventory. Jets coach Robert Saleh has mentioned a security needs to be a “unicorn” to take one within the prime 10 of the draft. It doesn't really feel like Hamilton is that unicorn.

This draft additionally has a powerful second tier of safeties, a lot of whom ought to be out there within the second spherical for the Jets. Michigan’s Daxton Hill, Georgia’s Lewis Cine, Baylor’s Jalen Pitre and Penn State’s Jaquan Brisker are all seen as late first-round or early second-round picks. This could possibly be a candy spot for GM Joe Douglas to discover a security.

Kyle Hamilton
The Jets will possible not choose Kyle Hamilton within the first spherical of the 2022 NFL Draft.
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The Jets want to deal with the place. That they had a rotating solid at security final yr and now Marcus Maye is gone by free company. The Jets signed Jordan Whitehead, however they nonetheless want a deep security.

If Douglas chooses to attend, there are many safeties to focus on within the center rounds. Cincinnati’s Bryan Prepare dinner and Maryland’s Nick Cross could possibly be choices within the third spherical.

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