Ryan Anderson on Jets' radar.
Alabama outside linebacker Tim Williams is still (arguably) the best pass rusher in this draft, but the Jets "love" Anderson, his pass-rushing partner, according to a source close to the situation. He has good size (6-2, 253), was productive (61 tackles, 8.5 sacks last season), and looks the part of an NFL player. From talking to him this week, he's a no-nonsense, nasty (in a good way) guy. If he slips to the second round, he could be the Jets' pick.
Mitch Trubisky to Jets?
It seems unlikely he'll fall to them at No. 6. But even though Trubisky has just one full year of college starting experience, one AFC scout who observed him believes he is the real deal.
Small-school prospects to watch.
The scout was less high on Bucknell offensive tackle Julie'n Davenport, a lean player (6-7, 315) from Paulsboro. On the other side of the line, the scout really likes another long, lean player -- Villanova defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon (6-7, 290). Keep an eye him on. He's been getting a lot of buzz lately, and the scout said Kpassagnon is legit. But it's probably unlikely the Jets would pick him. They have enough defensive linemen.
The Jets doing their homework on tight ends.
The Jets might not have an offensive coordinator (yet), but they were doing a ton of homework on the tight ends (as you'd figure) at the Senior Bowl. NJ Advance Media confirmed meetings with O.J. Howard (Alabama), Gerald Everett (South Alabama), Jeremy Sprinkle (Arkansas), and Evan Engram (Mississippi). The Jets likely won't select any of them with the No. 6 pick, but they could be options if they're available in Rounds 2 or 3.
Centers to watch.
If the Jets cut Nick Mangold, to save about $9 million in salary cap space, they could be looking for a center in this draft. Mangold's replacement in 2016, Wesley Johnson, is a restricted free agent. Among centers at the Senior Bowl, West Virginia's Tyler Orlosky and LSU's Ethan Pocic are considered legit, while Baylor's Kyle Fuller falls more into the "just a guy" category.
Alabama outside linebacker Tim Williams is still (arguably) the best pass rusher in this draft, but the Jets "love" Anderson, his pass-rushing partner, according to a source close to the situation. He has good size (6-2, 253), was productive (61 tackles, 8.5 sacks last season), and looks the part of an NFL player. From talking to him this week, he's a no-nonsense, nasty (in a good way) guy. If he slips to the second round, he could be the Jets' pick.
Mitch Trubisky to Jets?
It seems unlikely he'll fall to them at No. 6. But even though Trubisky has just one full year of college starting experience, one AFC scout who observed him believes he is the real deal.
Small-school prospects to watch.
The scout was less high on Bucknell offensive tackle Julie'n Davenport, a lean player (6-7, 315) from Paulsboro. On the other side of the line, the scout really likes another long, lean player -- Villanova defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon (6-7, 290). Keep an eye him on. He's been getting a lot of buzz lately, and the scout said Kpassagnon is legit. But it's probably unlikely the Jets would pick him. They have enough defensive linemen.
The Jets doing their homework on tight ends.
The Jets might not have an offensive coordinator (yet), but they were doing a ton of homework on the tight ends (as you'd figure) at the Senior Bowl. NJ Advance Media confirmed meetings with O.J. Howard (Alabama), Gerald Everett (South Alabama), Jeremy Sprinkle (Arkansas), and Evan Engram (Mississippi). The Jets likely won't select any of them with the No. 6 pick, but they could be options if they're available in Rounds 2 or 3.
Centers to watch.
If the Jets cut Nick Mangold, to save about $9 million in salary cap space, they could be looking for a center in this draft. Mangold's replacement in 2016, Wesley Johnson, is a restricted free agent. Among centers at the Senior Bowl, West Virginia's Tyler Orlosky and LSU's Ethan Pocic are considered legit, while Baylor's Kyle Fuller falls more into the "just a guy" category.
