No. 8 overall pick CB Shaun Wade – New York Jets
What McShay says
Man, Ohio State just keeps churning out first-round cornerbacks. Wade was stuck behind a pair of them, Jeff Okudah and Damon Arnette, on the depth chart and relegated to slot duties in 2019, but he can also play outside. He is fluid and quick, and while he could use more game experience, he has the physical tools to become a very good cornerback at the next level. A lot of attention was given to providing quarterback Sam Darnold help this offseason, but I think the Jets might turn to the defensive side of the ball with this pick, especially with much of the secondary set to hit the open market after the season.
What we say
Shaun Wade to New York makes sense, but the Jets need wide receiver help as well, even though they traded Jamal Adams. They’ll need a lot of help, and Wade would fill one of those needs. The other fits for Wade would be the Chargers and the Colts. If the Jets do pass on Wade, then I think the Chargers would be the first in line for him because there’s a lot of help needed in the secondary.