After months of anticipation, it’s finally draft day.
With the 2020 NFL Draft less than 24 hours away, we at the Jets Wire have one last mock ready to go. This projection focuses on the Jets and what they can do through all seven rounds, as well as a look at how the entire first round could play out.
The Jets find themselves in an interesting position with the 11th pick. At this point, they seem 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 protection for Sam Darnold, two big-bodied weapons at wide receiver, a potential starting EDGE and cornerback, Le’Veon Bell’s backup and a late-round defensive line flier.
Let’s take a look at who we think the Jets could take in Douglas’ first draft as the team’s general manager in Jets Wire’s fifth and final mock.
First Round
1. Cincinnati Bengals — Joe Burrow | QB | LSU
2. Washington Redskins — Chase Young | DE | Ohio State
3. Detroit Lions — Jeff Okudah | CB | Ohio State
4. New York Giants — Mekhi Becton | OT | Louisville
5. Miami Dolphins — Justin Herbert | QB | Oregon
6. Los Angeles Chargers — Tua Tagovailoa | QB | Alabama
7. Carolina Panthers — Isaiah Simmons | OLB | Clemson
8. Arizona Cardinals — Tristan Wirfs | OL | Iowa
9. Jacksonville Jaguars — Derrick Brown | DL | Auburn
10. Cleveland Browns — Jedrick Wills Jr. | OT | Alabama
11. New York Jets — Andrew Thomas | OT | Georgia
With Becton, Wirfs and Wills Jr. off the board, Thomas becomes the logical selection for the Jets at No. 11. He might not come with the hype that the other three had throughout draft season, but Thomas is arguably the most-pro ready tackle of the bunch. He is a plug-and-play starter for New York and has the potential to become a leader in the locker room from day one.