The Jets added another cornerback with their 211th pick, but not through the draft.
New York traded the pick to the Colts for Quincy Wilson, who now joins former Indy teammates Pierre Desir and Nate Hairston and former Florida teammates Brian Poole and Marcus Maye in the Jets secondary.
Wilson was the Colts’ second-round pick in 2017 but failed to earn a consistent role in Indianapolis. He only started 10 games in three seasons, all of which were between 2017-2018. He saw action in only nine games this past season and failed to record any interceptions or pass breakups. He also only played in 11 percent of the Colts’ snaps in 2019 – the third-fewest snaps of any defensive back.
Joe Douglas took a flier on Wilson because of his potential and fit in Gregg Williams’ defense. Wilson played well in the Colts’ press-man coverage system in 2017 and 2018, where he recorded a 68.3 and 67.8 Pro Football Focus grade, respectively, during those two seasons and combined for two interceptions and 50 combined tackles. But once the Colts switched to a zone scheme, Wilson saw his production dip considerably.
The Jets now have considerable depth in the secondary, something they lacked in 2019. Wilson can play both cornerback and safety but likely won’t compete for a starting role on the outside despite his 6-foot-2, 194-pound frame. He may not even make the 53-man roster, but his NFL experience already makes him more valuable than any player the Jets would have picked in the sixth round.
