One new mock draft has the Jets picking a position that might surprise some, but you could make an argument it’s perhaps their biggest need.
NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah, a former NFL scout, has the Jets picking Florida cornerback C.J. Henderson with their first-round pick (11th overall).
But it should be pointed out before anybody tweets something nasty at Jeremiah, he has a bunch of top offensive linemen off-the-board when the Jets select. Tristan Wirfs, Mekhi Becton, Jedrick Wills and Andrew Thomas are all selected before the Jets are up in Jeremiah’s latest mock.
And as Jeremiah, who is good friends with Jets GM Joe Douglas, wrote, “It sounds like the Jets will aggressively address the offensive line in free agency. If so, they can address their need at cornerback right here.”
Cornerback is an enormous need for the Jets. They desperately need a #1 cornerback. It’s right up there with offensive line and edge-rusher when it comes to their biggest needs.
So picking Henderson at 11, perhaps isn’t a bad idea, especially if they sign some offensive linemen in free agency.
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