Round 2:

48. K.J. Hamler | WR | Penn State

After landing a tackle, the Jets immediately shift their attention to the wide receiver position.

Here’s the explanation for the selection:

After finding Darnold an OT, the Jets give him one of the players most fun for me to evaluate this pre-draft process. At times when watching Hamler, he reminds you of Tyreek Hill-lite. He will add an element of vertical speed the Jets currently only have with Perriman, but he’s not a one-trick pony. The best part about Hamler is his ability to create separation on a wide variety of routes. That’s his trump card — the trait that makes him special. It will also make him an immediate fit for a QB like Darnold who likes to throw on the move and is accurate doing so

K.J. Hamler is an explosive slot target who can stretch the field due to his natural athletic ability. His drops were a big concern at Penn State, but he still managed to receive second-team all-conference recognition, catching 56 passes for 904 yards and eight touchdowns. His athleticism and pure speed should mitigate any concerns at the next level.

Adding Breshad Perriman to replace Robby Anderson may have addressed the Jets’ need for a speedster at receiver. However, Joe Douglas hinted that the Jets are looking to add more speed for Sam Darnold on offense next season.

“Well, I think you saw that in the two teams [Chiefs and 49ers] that competed in the Super Bowl this year, how many explosive players they had on both sides of the ball,” Douglas told reporters at the combine. “Look, I mean, everybody’s trying to get bigger, faster, smarter, tougher. So we need explosive guys. We need explosive dynamic playmakers.”