The New York Jets mostly focused on offense while totaling seven draft picks, but their haul earned a mediocre mark in SI's latest conference-wide rankings.
Sports Illustrated analyzed each team's draft haul, ranking all 16 AFC teams from"least-inspiring to most." The Jets were slotted at No. 8 overall.
New York, which totaled seven selections over the three-day draft, earned a better SI ranking than the AFC East rival Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills . The Pittsburgh Steelers finished first amongst AFC teams with the"most-inspiring draft." Meanwhile, Jets' brass claims to be satisfied with how the draft unfolded. New York was able to trade back one spot in Round 1 and still secure a franchise left tackle prospect in"There was a ton of guys that our scouts were excited to take and the board kind of fell our way. So, with the amount of players that we had that we liked we were able to trade back and get the guys we wanted," said Jets' general manager Joe Douglas.
In addition adding insurance at offensive tackle, the Jets picked up a weapon for Aaron Rodgers and the passing game byand grabbing Western Kentucky receiver Malachi Corley. New York also addressed its need at running back with a pair of middle-round selections. "We added a lot of quality players to this team and our types of guys, guys that we're all excited to add," said Douglas."The Jets started strong by taking OT Olu Fashanu to lock down the left side for years to come. However, after not having a pick in the second round due to the Aaron Rodgers trade, New York took a pair of running backs. The Jets also took WR Malachi Corley, a 215-pounder who can create yards after the catch. It was an offensively driven class with upside.
AFC Rankings NFL Draft Olu Fashanu Malachi Corley Joe Douglas
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