It surprised some that Jets GM Joe Douglas passed up on cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Trevon Diggs, and traded back in the second round.
The Jets traded their original second-round pick, 48th overall, to the Seattle Seahawks for a second-round pick (59 overall) and pick 101.
But then with the 59th pick, the Jets landed Baylor wide receiver Denzel Mims, who was considered a first-round talent by some.
And while CB is a big need for the Jets, so is receiver.
So to trade back in the second round, get an extra pick, and then land a player with a late-first grade, is an example of slick draft gamesmanship by Douglas.
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