Joe Douglas should be very happy with his first draft as Jets general manager. He manipulated the draft board to finish with nine players, all of which have the potential to play significant roles for the Jets in 2020.
The Jets filled positions of need early with the selections of offensive tackle Mekhi Becton and wide receiver Denzel Mims but added great depth at positions like guard, cornerback, running back and quarterback. This draft featured the most players taken by the Jets since 2017 when they also took nine players. Only two players from that draft still play for the Jets, so Douglas is looking for better results.
Only time will tell, but for now, here are JetsWire’s grades for all nine of the Jets’ 2020 draft picks.
OT Mekhi Becton – No. 11 overall
The Jets got the biggest player in the draft in the 6-foot-7, 364-pound Becton, who’ll become a run-blocking force for New York. Becton can open up lanes for Le’Veon Bell and keep Sam Darnold upright by pancaking any defender in his way.
Becton might have the most potential of any of the top linemen in the draft but he’s also an incredibly raw pass-protector. He’s a bully on the field but that could be to his detriment against smarter and more experienced pass rushers. Becton fits the bill as a dominating lineman who should be a stabilizing presence at the tackle position for the Jets’ offensive line.