Jets targets & Mock draft based on Team Visits

[Jetsfan80]

Earlier today I posted a 1st round mock in the Draft Forum based on what players had visits (particularly private visits) with teams.  While this exercise might be fruitless (As @CrazyCarl40 rightly pointed out, we did not expect Leonard Williams to be there for us in last year's draft, and didn't bring him in for a visit as a result), and is fully dependent on what other teams do before us....that's the nature of the draft!  It's not easily predictable.  But we do know that when teams want to invest in players, they have to tip their hands a little with official visits. 

Thus, here is my best guess on what the Jets targets will look like based primarily on their official visits (found here: http://walterfootball.com/ProspectMeetings/ByTeam), keeping in mind that several top prospects will be high on their board despite no visit, and my selections for the Jets round by round.  

NOTE:  Players who had Private Visits with the Jets are in GREEN.

 

First Round Targets

Jared Goff, QB, Cal

Carson Wentz, QB, North Dakota St.

Myles Jack, OLB, UCLA

Paxton Lynch, QB, Memphis

Laquon Treadwell, WR, Ole Miss

A'Shawn Robinson, DT, Alabama

Leonard Floyd, OLB, Georgia

Reggie Ragland, ILB, Alabama

Shaq Lawson, DE, Clemson

Jarran Reed, DT, Alabama

Vernon Butler, DT, Louisiana Tech

 

Second Round Targets

Noah Spence, OLB, Eastern Kentucky

Deion Jones, OLB, LSU

Jason Spriggs, OT, Indiana

Karl Joseph, S, West Virginia

Mackensie Alexander, CB, Clemson

Vonn Bell, S, Ohio St.

Christian Hackenberg, QB, Penn St.

Le'Raven Clark, OT, Texas Tech

 

Third Round Targets

Jordan Jenkins, OLB, Georgia

Nick Vannett, TE, Ohio St.

Kendall Fuller, CB, Virginia Tech

Bronson Kaufusi, DE, BYU

Darian Thompson, S, Boise St.

Braxton Miller, WR, Ohio St.

Kyler Fackrell, OLB, Utah St.

Joe Dahl, G/OT, Washington St.

 

Fourth Round Targets

Carl Nassib, DE, Penn St.

Yannick Ngakoue, OLB, Maryland

Miles Killebrew, S, Southern Utah

Dak Prescott, QB, Mississippi St.

Leonte Carroo, WR Rutgers

Kenny Lawler, WR, Cal

Ryan Smith, CB, North Carolina Central

 

Fifth Round Targets (if a trade occurs)

Rashard Robinson, CB, LSU

Demarcus Robinson, WR, Florida

 

Sixth Round Targets (if a trade occurs)

DeAndre Washington, RB, Texas Tech

Jacoby Brissett, QB, NC State

Tavon Young, CB, Temple

Anthony Zettel, DE, Penn St.

 

7th Round Targets

Darius Jackson, RB, Eastern Michigan

Devin Fuller, WR, UCLA

Jayron Kearse, S, Clemson

James Bradberry, DB, Samford

Dadi Lhomme Nicolas, OLB, Virginia Tech

Keenan Reynolds, RB, Navy

 

Jets Mock Draft

1.  First Round (# 15 overall, from Tennessee):  Leonard Floyd, OLB, Georgia

Rationale:  The Jets strike a deal with Tennessee, sending them the # 20 overall selection and Muhammad Wilkerson.  In exchange, they receive the 15th overall selection along with a Titans 2nd rounder (# 45 overall) and 5th rounder (# 140). With the 15th pick they take Floyd, the pass rusher they have been looking for at the OLB spot.  The pick is unpopular with fans, as any trade involving Wilkerson was expected to net a QB.  However, the following circumstances take place prior to the 15th pick:

* After Goff and Went go 1-2, the Browns select Paxton Lynch at # 8 overall.

* Other Jet targets, including Myles Jack and Laquon Treadwell, are long gone.

* The Falcons are enamored with Floyd, and the Jets make this move to hop over them.

Thus, the Jets decide to make their move and package Wilkerson. 

 

2.  Second Round (# 45 overall, from Tennessee):  Jason Spriggs, OT, Indiana

Rationale:  With Noah Spence and Deion Jones already off the board, the Jets choice becomes an easy one at this spot.  The Lions, Saints and Falcons all covet Spriggs as their 2nd round selection, but the Jets, picking ahead of all 3 teams in the 2nd thanks to the deal with Tennessee, land their guy to be the long-term answer at LT. 

 

3.  Second Round (# 51 overall):  Christian Hackenberg, QB, Penn St.

Rationale:  After having failed to land Goff, Wentz, or Lynch, and lacking interest in Connor Cook, the Jets decide to take a shot and snag their 4th-ranked QB on their board in Round 2.  A system QB, perhaps, but Chan Gailey happens to run a pretty solid system.  Moreover, Hackenberg will not have the pressure of participating in any meaningful games until at least Week 8. 

 

4.  Third Round (# 83 overall):  Kendall Fuller, CB, Virginia Tech

Rationale:  With Vannett off the board, as well as a lot of other names the Jets were taking a close look at, the Jets make a risky selection and take Fuller, who tore his meniscus in his right knee in September of 2015, costing him a season.  With already oft-injured Dexter McDougle and Dee Milliner on the Jets roster, this seems at first glance like a similar high risk pick at the corner spot.  Prior to the injury, however, Fuller was a consensus 1st round talent.  The Jets decide the risk is worth the reward.

 

5.  Fourth Round (# 118 overall):  Yannick Ngakoue, OLB, Maryland

Rationale:  The Jets add even more athleticism to their front 7 with the addition of Ngakoue.  Yes, the Jets already took Floyd in the 1st.  Yes, they Jets already have Lorenzo Mauldin, coming off a solid rookie season.  But following the model of the Broncos, the Jets decide you can never have too many pass rushers, and take the top guy on their board. 

 

6.  Fifth Round (# 140 overall, from Tennessee):  Demarcus Robinson, WR, Florida

Rationale:  Despite off the field issues (4 suspensions), the Jets decide to add a talented WR to their corps that already includes Marshall, Decker and Devin Smith.  Robinson doesn't have the ideal size for Gailey's system (6-1, 203 lbs) but is undoubtedly sure-handed and can make plays after the catch. 

 

7.  Seventh Round (# 235 overall):  Darius Jackson, RB, Eastern Michigan

Rationale:  Jackson is elusive and a solid pass catcher.  The Jets may have a crowded backfield with Forte, Powell and Khiry Robinson, but there's room for one more. 

 

8.  Seventh Round (# 241 overall):  Devin Fuller, WR, UCLA

Rationale:  Fuller is a "lottery pick" type with the Jets' final pick.

 

[JustInFudge]

If we trade Mo Wilk to move up for Floyd, your days are numbered, sir. 

[JoJoTownsell1]

1 minute ago, JiF said:

If we trade Mo Wilk to move up for Floyd, your days are numbered, sir. 

Moving up 5 spots, landing a 2nd and a 5th also. Not terrible

[JustInFudge]

And I love Robinson as sleeper in this draft. But how is he not Gailey's size, yet they drafted someone smaller in RD2 last year?

 

[Jetsfan80]

1 minute ago, JiF said:

If we trade Mo Wilk to move up for Floyd, your days are numbered, sir. 

Staying at 20 and ending up with someone like Jarran Reed just seemed wrong.  lol.

[JustInFudge]

Just now, JoJoTownsell1 said:

Moving up 5 spots, landing a 2nd and a 5th also. Not terrible

No but Leonard Floyd is.

[Jetsfan80]

2 minutes ago, JiF said:

And I love Robinson as sleeper in this draft. But how is he not Gailey's size, yet they drafted someone smaller in RD2 last year?

 

I expect the Devin Smith selection was made with the knowledge that Gailey would not be here forever.  Also very difficult to get those big physical receivers everyone covets without using a high 1st.

[JustInFudge]

Just now, Jetsfan80 said:

Staying at 20 and ending up with someone like Jarran Reed just seemed wrong.  lol.

Trading up for a bust seems wrong too.

 

[JustInFudge]

1 minute ago, Jetsfan80 said:

I expect the Devin Smith selection was made with the knowledge that Gailey would not be here forever.  Also very difficult to get those big physical receivers everyone covets without using a high 1st.

SO THEN WTF DOES SIZE HAVE TO DO WITH ANYTHING??????

I WANT TO PUNCH YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Jetsfan80]

Just now, JiF said:

Trading up for a bust seems wrong too.

 

Ideally we're moving up to 15 for Paxton Lynch.  But I'm confident he'll be gone in the top 10.  QB market is just ridiculous right now.

[Jetsfan80]

1 minute ago, JiF said:

SO THEN WTF DOES SIZE HAVE TO DO WITH ANYTHING??????

I WANT TO PUNCH YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!

It means that what the front office wants and what an offensive coordinator wants sometimes aren't the same things.  A past front office valued Jeremy Kerley enough to give him a healthy extension.  Chan Gailey came in and didn't use him at all.

[Augustiniak]

i don't love floyd, i don't like guys whose production lags measurables.  spriggs seems like someone who will never be a factor in the run game, not a fan of him.  and the maryland lb will probably go late 2nd, he's got real pass rush ability. 

[JustInFudge]

1 minute ago, Jetsfan80 said:

Ideally we're moving up to 15 for Paxton Lynch.  But I'm confident he'll be gone in the top 10.  QB market is just ridiculous right now.

 

Just now, Jetsfan80 said:

It means that what the front office wants and what an offensive coordinator wants sometimes aren't the same things. 

YOU ARE NOT MAKING ANY SENSE!!!!!!!

P.S. I do like Spriggs in the 2nd.  Versatile Lineman are good.

[Savage69]

3 minutes ago, Jetsfan80 said:

I expect the Devin Smith selection was made with the knowledge that Gailey would not be here forever.  Also very difficult to get those big physical receivers everyone covets without using a high 1st.

True that's why the Bronco's got a steal getting Marshall in the 4th rd..

[JustInFudge]

Blah - this size thing in Gailey systems is stupid and it's not real.  The Jets could have had Dorial Green-beckham last year instead of Smith (my preference because he's beter). He's 6'6.  They chose Smith.  Jalen Strong - 6'3.  Could have had him too.

Gailey also drafted TJ Graham when HC at Buffalo.

Thompkins is only 6'1 too.

I'll punch you all. 

 

 

[Obrien2Toon]

That would be a perfect draft

[Paradis]

1 hour ago, Jetsfan80 said:

 

Jets Mock Draft

1.  First Round (# 15 overall, from Tennessee):  Leonard Floyd, OLB, Georgia

Rationale:  The Jets strike a deal with Tennessee, sending them the # 20 overall selection and Muhammad Wilkerson.  In exchange, they receive the 15th overall selection along with a Titans 2nd rounder (# 45 overall) and 5th rounder (# 140). With the 15th pick they take Floyd, the pass rusher they have been looking for at the OLB spot.  The pick is unpopular with fans, as any trade involving Wilkerson was expected to net a QB.  However, the following circumstances take place prior to the 15th pick:

* After Goff and Went go 1-2, the Browns select Paxton Lynch at # 8 overall.

* Other Jet targets, including Myles Jack and Laquon Treadwell, are long gone.

* The Falcons are enamored with Floyd, and the Jets make this move to hop over them.

Thus, the Jets decide to make their move and package Wilkerson. 

 

2.  Second Round (# 45 overall, from Tennessee):  Jason Spriggs, OT, Indiana

Rationale:  With Noah Spence and Deion Jones already off the board, the Jets choice becomes an easy one at this spot.  The Lions, Saints and Falcons all covet Spriggs as their 2nd round selection, but the Jets, picking ahead of all 3 teams in the 2nd thanks to the deal with Tennessee, land their guy to be the long-term answer at LT. 

 

3.  Second Round (# 51 overall):  Christian Hackenberg, QB, Penn St.

Rationale:  After having failed to land Goff, Wentz, or Lynch, and lacking interest in Connor Cook, the Jets decide to take a shot and snag their 4th-ranked QB on their board in Round 2.  A system QB, perhaps, but Chan Gailey happens to run a pretty solid system.  Moreover, Hackenberg will not have the pressure of participating in any meaningful games until at least Week 8. 

 

4.  Third Round (# 83 overall):  Kendall Fuller, CB, Virginia Tech

Rationale:  With Vannett off the board, as well as a lot of other names the Jets were taking a close look at, the Jets make a risky selection and take Fuller, who tore his meniscus in his right knee in September of 2015, costing him a season.  With already oft-injured Dexter McDougle and Dee Milliner on the Jets roster, this seems at first glance like a similar high risk pick at the corner spot.  Prior to the injury, however, Fuller was a consensus 1st round talent.  The Jets decide the risk is worth the reward.

 

5.  Fourth Round (# 118 overall):  Yannick Ngakoue, OLB, Maryland

Rationale:  The Jets add even more athleticism to their front 7 with the addition of Ngakoue.  Yes, the Jets already took Floyd in the 1st.  Yes, they Jets already have Lorenzo Mauldin, coming off a solid rookie season.  But following the model of the Broncos, the Jets decide you can never have too many pass rushers, and take the top guy on their board. 

 

6.  Fifth Round (# 140 overall, from Tennessee):  Demarcus Robinson, WR, Florida

Rationale:  Despite off the field issues (4 suspensions), the Jets decide to add a talented WR to their corps that already includes Marshall, Decker and Devin Smith.  Robinson doesn't have the ideal size for Gailey's system (6-1, 203 lbs) but is undoubtedly sure-handed and can make plays after the catch. 

 

7.  Seventh Round (# 235 overall):  Darius Jackson, RB, Eastern Michigan

Rationale:  Jackson is elusive and a solid pass catcher.  The Jets may have a crowded backfield with Forte, Powell and Khiry Robinson, but there's room for one more. 

 

8.  Seventh Round (# 241 overall):  Devin Fuller, WR, UCLA

Rationale:  Fuller is a "lottery pick" type with the Jets' final pick.

 

Nice work you put into this. I appreciate the time and effort... I did one last week called "reading the tea leaves" regarding Jets visits and interest... most of you made fun of my draft mainly cause of Cardale. 

With that said, your draft is not believable and I can't take it seriously. I'll eat my own children if Ngakoue goes in the 4th. He's a bottom half of the 2nd guy. A "slide" would constitute the 3rd round... 4th?!? Never... Same with Fuller... in fact, based on his GOOD medical rechecks, he's back in the conversation for a late 1st/early 2nd... and if you believe the Hype Hack's a lock to go in the 2nd.. i'm less inclined to believe it - but i think there's some fire if you follow that smoke.

ps. i hate floyd. 

[Paradis]

23 minutes ago, JiF said:

And I love Robinson as sleeper in this draft. But how is he not Gailey's size, yet they drafted someone smaller in RD2 last year?

 

I have him rated neck and neck with Treadwell as the #2/3 WR in this class... His off field/attitude stuff is tough to stomach but he's literally one of the best WR in this draft class. 90% Dez Bryant. 

[Paradis]

23 minutes ago, Jetsfan80 said:

I expect the Devin Smith selection was made with the knowledge that Gailey would not be here forever.  Also very difficult to get those big physical receivers everyone covets without using a high 1st.

We had a shot to take D. Green-Beckham, but instead went with Devin Smith....

*steps away from the computer, splash a cup of hot coffee in his face, BATTLE-CRIES into the nearest child's face....*

Ahem, so yea... it's a just matter of being willing to take risks. That's all... FCK.

[derp]

Funny - I put a mock together today and did almost the exact same thing. Same trade except the Jets got a third instead of a second and three of the same picks (two in the same spot, one a little later). Will probably post at some point.

[KRL]

People need to stop with the Devin Smith bashing.  He had a disappointing rookie year but that doesn't

make him a "bust", just look at Calvin Pryor

[SickJetFan]

I think they should draft Corey Coleman

I think he would be a real help to whomever ends up QB and he can return punts.

Not too mention Decker is good to miss at least 3-4 games a season, Devin Smith is a long ways away from contributing, Brandon getting long in tooth, ewana or however u spell his name is not explosive.

Anywho I think the Jets could utilize Coleman this swason far more than anyone else on the board in 1st round.

 

 

 

 

[dbatesman]

48 minutes ago, Jetsfan80 said:

As @CrazyCarl40 rightly pointed out, we did not expect Leonard Williams to be there for us in last year's draft, and didn't bring him in for a visit as a result

Wrong.

http://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/588775178093531137

[JustInFudge]

1 minute ago, Paradis said:

I have him rated neck and neck with Treadwell as the #2/3 WR in this class... His off field/attitude stuff is tough to stomach but he's literally one of the best WR in this draft class. 90% Dez Bryant. 

Honestly, the off the field issues with him are a little overblown.  He had a drug issue his Freshman year, went to rehab and has been clean since (hasnt failed a drug test since).

He was suspended for some type of meeting with a marketing professional.  The team voted to reinstate him.  

He's pretty studly.  I've seen him take over games and just out right be unstoppable. 

 

 

[Villain The Foe]

4 minutes ago, KRL said:

People need to stop with the Devin Smith bashing.  He had a disappointing rookie year but that doesn't

make him a "bust", just look at Calvin Pryor

Dude, I mention this whenever opportunity comes about, but Jet fans will probably never stop. 

It's always the "extremes" with this fanbase. I said it sometime last year, the Jets fanbase simply cannot be trusted just based on their emotions. It's so knee-jerk. lol. 

[JustInFudge]

10 minutes ago, KRL said:

People need to stop with the Devin Smith bashing.  He had a disappointing rookie year but that doesn't

make him a "bust", just look at Calvin Pryor

Who bashed him?  

[CrazyCarl40]

3 minutes ago, SickJetFan said:

I think they should draft Corey Coleman

I think he would be a real help to whomever ends up QB and he can return punts.

Not too mention Decker is good to miss at least 3-4 games a season, Devin Smith is a long ways away from contributing, Brandon getting long in tooth, ewana or however u spell his name is not explosive.

Anywho I think the Jets could utilize Coleman this swason far more than anyone else on the board in 1st round.

 

In his two years with the Jets, he has missed 2 games. In his 6 years in the NFL, he has missed 4 games. Please do SOME research before you type. It'll save you some embarrassment.

[SickJetFan]

3 minutes ago, CrazyCarl40 said:

In his two years with the Jets, he has missed 2 games. In his 6 years in the NFL, he has missed 4 games. Please do SOME research before you type. It'll save you some embarrassment.

what us he your lover?

 

check out the injury reports AW he may not have "officially" missed games but he WAS clutchin his hammy more than Mylee Cyrus stuck out her tounge

[PepPep]

I like this mock. Some prospects are unlikely to be there, like Fuller (despite his injury). And I don;t agree with the Jets taking a RB. You said they have room for one more. Where? Powell, Forte, Robinson, Bohannon. Thats 4 RBs. I would be surprised if they carry 5 into the season. Especially with the possibility that they may want to carry 4 QBs (Fitz, Geno, Petty, rookie). 

BUT- I predict nearly the same trade. Her is my mock I just put up in a separate thread. Unlike many, I doubt SF or CLE will take Lynch at 7 or 8. Its just too early ad there will just be too much great talent on the board to do that-IMO. If CLE wa set o taking a QB early, they would not have traded down-IMO. 

    

Rd. 1 (Titans): P.Lynch: Jets secure P.Lynch by moving up to 15.

Rd. 2 (Titans): Spriggs: Having a high second round pick, the Jets have an option to go with Spence or Spriggs- both are on the board. They go with Spriggs, banking on the possibility of a good pass rushing prospect still being there at THEIR selection in the 2nd round, which is likely. On the flip side, its almost guaranteed most top OTs will be off the board by then. 

Rd. 2 (Jets): Su'a Cravens: Jets miss out on some of the top pass rushing prospects and elect to go with the top player on THEIR board. Jack of all trades and great fit for Bowles defense, S/LB Su'a Cravens. 

Rd. 3: Carl Nassib: Defense again? Yep.The Jets get an elite Pass Rusher. The D-line is no longer as deep as it was without Wilk and the Jets have yet to address their need for a Pass Rusher. Nassib is a pass rush SPECIALIST. He has great work ethic (a walk on, he added weight and became the NCAA sack leader for Penn State) and a 6'6 frame that gives him potential to add weight and get stronger to become more of an every down DE as he develops. For now, he will make an immediate impact rushing the passer. Frankly, the Jets are lucky he is still on the board, but I see him sliding as teams have concerns with his athleticism translating to the NFL level. When you watch the tape though, its of no concern-IMO.

Rd. 4: Nick Vannett: I have been against the Jets taking a TE in this draft. The currently have 3 and an H-back in Enunwa. But as the draft approaches, I have been convinced otherwise. I think if they get a shot at a guy like Vannett in the 4th, they will pull the trigger as it is a good value pick and cutting Davis or Sudfeld to make room for him on the roster is very much feasible.

Rd. 7: Hackett: What do you do when you have 2 7th rounders. You go with a high risk/high reward player, or you take a K/P. The JEts have been addressing their special team woes all off season- but they have yet to add a punter. Hackett is one of the best. 

Rd. 7: Robinson: Jets take a high risk/high reward WR with a checkered past and off field troubles but immense talent. If he's there, why not? In fact, he was one of the guys they had a private workout with. So he is obviously on their radar.     

[CrazyCarl40]

Just now, SickJetFan said:

what us he your lover?

check out the injury reports AW he may not have "officially" missed games but he WAS clutchin his hammy more than Mylee Cyrus stuck out her tounge

If Eric Decker was my lover, do you think I'd be on the board? No. I'd be on a beach somewhere in a hammock wearing a banana hammock and drinking a fruity drink while someone feeds me grapes.

Eric Decker caught 12 TDs in 15 games last season. He can clutch his hammy all he wants for that kind of production.

[Paradis]

8 minutes ago, JiF said:

Honestly, the off the field issues with him are a little overblown.  He had a drug issue his Freshman year, went to rehab and has been clean since (hasnt failed a drug test since).

He was suspended for some type of meeting with a marketing professional.  The team voted to reinstate him.  

He's pretty studly.  I've seen him take over games and just out right be unstoppable. 

 

 

 

I'm not much worried about the drug stuff. he's been clean a while... but they keep talking about his attitude and general malaise of a personality... which i try to take too seriously, but you do see how that that torpedoes careers ala Mike Williams in TB/BUF.

Regardless, I've been firmly on the Robinson train for some time. I was a guest on podcast recently, saying he's probably my second favourite WR in this draft class... He simply OWNS the field when he wants to, in the way i've only seen Dez do. Stop/go quick twitch receiver who has an uncanny knack to make huge plays after the catch. 

1. Coleman
2. Treadwell (benefit of the doubt I guess)
3. Robinson
4. Boyd
5. Shepard

 

[SickJetFan]

2 minutes ago, CrazyCarl40 said:

If Eric Decker was my lover, do you think I'd be on the board? No. I'd be on a beach somewhere in a hammock wearing a banana hammock and drinking a fruity drink while someone feeds me grapes.

Eric Decker caught 12 TDs in 15 games last season. He can clutch his hammy all he wants for that kind of production.

agreed on all accounts - still like Coleman as I thought if we just had 1 more WR to help in those few games where we were close - esp a speedster like Coleman

[RutgersJetFan]

If we are legitimately targeting more defensive linemen in the first I am cutting my penis off and setting it on fire.

[SickJetFan]

2 minutes ago, RutgersJetFan said:

If we are legitimately targeting more defensive linemen in the first I am cutting my penis off and setting it on fire.

does it even get used? not sure if you are saying DL would be bad or not.

[T0mShane]

45 minutes ago, Paradis said:

Nice work you put into this. I appreciate the time and effort... I did one last week called "reading the tea leaves" regarding Jets visits and interest... most of you made fun of my draft mainly cause of Cardale. 

With that said, your draft is not believable and I can't take it seriously. I'll eat my own children if Ngakoue goes in the 4th. He's a bottom half of the 2nd guy. A "slide" would constitute the 3rd round... 4th?!? Never... Same with Fuller... in fact, based on his GOOD medical rechecks, he's back in the conversation for a late 1st/early 2nd... and if you believe the Hype Hack's a lock to go in the 2nd.. i'm less inclined to believe it - but i think there's some fire if you follow that smoke.

ps. i hate floyd. 

This annihilation, along with JiF teeing off on 80, was even more satisfying than watching Two Girls One Cup for the first seven times.