With the draft just over a week away, we at the Jets Wire have a new mock out. This projection focuses strictly on the Jets and what they could do through the first four rounds.
The Jets find themselves in an interesting position with the 11th pick. At this point, they seemed destined to take a tackle or a receiver. What they do in the first round may telegraph their plans for the rest of the draft.
In this mock draft, New York adds two wide receivers, two offensive linemen and a cornerback. From there, the Jets have three more picks to work with to add a running back, edge rusher, special teams help or any depth pieces in between.
Let’s take a look at who we think the Jets could take with their first five picks in Jets Wire’s third mock draft.
Round 1:
11. Mekhi Becton | OT | Louisville
It’s hard to predict what tackle is going to be available when the Jets pick. It could be none of them or they could be picking between two of the top four. That said, Mekhi Becton is the pick here. He is big, long and athletic at 6-foot-7, 370-pounds. Becton has nimble feet and the versatility to play both tackle positions.
First and foremost, the Jets have got to get better at tackle. While the receiver position is definitely enticing with the 11th pick, this wide receiver class is the deepest in recent memory. The Jets have multiple Day 2 picks to work with in order to upgrade the weapons around Sam Darnold.