Welcome to your one-stop shop for all New York Jets 2019 NFL Draft information.
VITALS
Head Coach: Adam Gase
General Manager: Mike Maccagnan
2018 Record: 4-12
2019 DRAFT PICKS
1st Round | 3rd overall
3rd Round | 68th overall
3rd Round | 93rd overall (from NO)
4th Round | 105th overall
6th Round | 106th overall (from CHI)
7th Round | 217th overall
TEAM NEEDS
Defensive Line
A Gregg Williams defense has to be able to get pressure with the front four, and in his time with the Cleveland Browns, Williams was spoiled with Myles Garrett on one side of the line. That luxury is not available to Williams in New York. If the Jets want to continue their forward momentum the trenches will need to be a focus of this team. Don’t be surprised to see the Jets target an impact pass rusher early in the draft.
Cornerback
Gregg Williams’ defense is also predicated on being able to leave his defensive backs on an island. While Trumaine Johnson can be left without help, Brian Poole cannot be on the outside. In fact, Poole does his best work covering the slot or in run defense. Poole is essentially an upgrade over now Chicago Bear, Buster Skrine.
Offensive Line
Do the Jets want to keep Sam Darnold upright and healthy? If the answer is yes then the right side of the offensive line is where the Jets need to do some work. The combination of Brian Waters (RG) and Brandon Shell (RT) should not be allowed to walk into training camp as projected starters. Both are replaceable or should be depth players along the offensive line. While I don’t expect the Jets to go with the offensive line at No. 3 overall, I do expect them to address this position often.
TOP TARGETS
Quinnen Williams | iDL | Alabama
Williams is not at a priority need position, but Williams is a blue chip player in a draft with few blue-chip players to offer. Williams has the ability to be an impact disrupter on the interior of the defensive line immediately and reset the line of scrimmage.
Michael Jackson | CB | Miami (FL)
At one point in time, Jackson was receiving first-round draft buzz and has managed to find himself falling in an underwhelming draft class. While this is confusing, Jackson’s skills are not. His blend of size, physicality, and ball skills fit well in Gregg Williams’ system as a developmental player with immense upside. Also, having a player like Poole on the team to focus on the slot receivers would allow Jackson to focus more on boundary players.
Greg Little | OT | Ole Miss
Little is a bit raw, but has the pass-rushing tools to be a quality starter at left tackle for years to come. This is exactly what the Jets are looking for. Someone who can immediately come in and push Brandon Shell for starting snaps. Moreover, Little wins in pass-protection and protecting Darnold or giving him more weapons are the two areas where the Jets need to focus during the draft.
