CBS Sports’ latest mock draft has the Jets moving up and selecting a big body to protect Sam Darnold.
Josh Edwards of CBS Sports has the Jets making a trade with the Arizona Cardinals for the eighth overall pick in the draft. Edwards has the Jets trading the 11th pick and a 2020 third-round pick in order to move up for Louisville offensive lineman Mekhi Becton.
Here is Edwards’ explanation for the move:
New York looks at the teams sitting 8-9-10 and decides they should nab one of those offensive tackles before a run occurs. Becton is off the board in exchange for No. 11 overall and a 2020 third-round pick. They have two third-round picks following an in-season trade of Leonard Williams.
With as many needs as the Jets have, it’s hard to see them trading away assets to move up a couple of spots in the draft. The Jets wil likely need an offensive lineman in the draft, but they don’t need to trade up to get one. This draft is full of offensive lineman that all have a similar skill sets.
Becton is ranked fourth at his position by CBS Sports and 16th overall.
Becton can play either tackle position and is a force in the running game. The major concern with Becton is his weight (369 pounds), which affects his abilities in pass protection. However, that’s something that can be lowered when he enters an NFL training facility. If he can lower his weight, it’ll allow him to be quicker on his feet.