Third Round: Darrell Taylor | EDGE | Tennessee
Joe Douglas doesn’t leave Day 2 without addressing the Jets’ long-standing need at the edge rusher position.
Darrell Taylor is a powerful edge defender who can play in either a 3-4 or 4-3 defensive set. At Tennessee, Taylor showed the ability to explode and bend the edge, which will certainly get someone like Douglas’ attention. Taylor led the Volunteers with 10 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks, 46 total tackles and four pass breakups in 13 starts in 2019.
Taylor projects as more of a complementary piece at the next level and would be a suitable addition to replace Jordan Jenkins.