The Jets have 10 picks in the 2021 draft at the end of this month – the most they’ve owned since 2014.
Unless something drastic changes between now and the draft, the Jets will pick a quarterback second overall. All signs point to Zach Wilson as the pick, but Justin Fields could still be on the table after the Jets attended his second pro day.
But quarterback isn’t the only position the Jets need to figure out in this draft. They have nine other selections to make, including another first-round pick and an early second-rounder. The offensive line, running back, cornerback and receiver are also areas of need for the Jets that need to be solved at some point in the process. The Jets could also add players to fortify positions that only need depth.
Where they draft those positions, though, will be dictated by Douglas’ evaluation of prospects, priority of the positions, and how the rest of the board falls. Taking all those factors into consideration, here is when the Jets should focus on non-QB positions of need.
