Patriot Killa Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 https://www.fanragsports.com/who-is-the-perfect-running-back-prospect-for-jets/amp/ With the 2017 season just one week away from being in the rear-view mirror, it’s time to take a look at each position group in the draft and find the perfect prospect for the New York Jets. Each group will get a perfect fit, an honorable mention and a wild card. First up is running back, where it’s no secret the Jets need help for next year, assuming they move on from Matt Forte. Rather than spending big in free agency (where they will have more than $80 million if they choose to use it), there are a plethora of options in this year’s class. We’re not talking about the Saquon Barkley- or Derrius Guice-level prospects of the world, but second- and third-day gems who could blossom into stars. Sony Michel, UGA The 5-foot-11, 222-pound senior has somehow flown under-the-radar in a year when he’s averaged more than seven yards per carry and punched in 13 touchdowns. Playing in a committee that includes Nick Chubb and D’Andre Swift will have that effect, but Michel might get the big spotlight when it matters most next year in the NFL. With explosiveness, impressive vision and power to run through arm tackles, Michel is a do-it-all threat prone to ripping off chunk yardage. The former five-star recruit fits what the scouting department has prioritized over their tenure: talent (duh!), good leadership and character (two-year team captain), on top of experience. The Jets have gotten yet another productive year out of Bilal Powell in rotational usage while rookie Elijah McGuire has flashed in limited time. With the assumption they will move on from Matt Forte, a big chunk of the running workload will open up, leaving a key spot for a rookie contributor. Landing a pro ready back that fits the offense perfectly but not cost a premium draft pick would be a slam dunk. Go get Sony Michel in Round 3, Mike Maccagnan. Honorable mention: Ronald Jones, USC It’s no secret the Jets wanted Alvin Kamara in last year’s draft, but the Saints beat them to him. While Jones isn’t a Kamara clone, there are certainly similar traits as runners in the open field who consistently make defenders look foolish. With superb acceleration and speed to get to the outside, the Trojans feature back exploded in 2017 for nearly 1,500 yards on the ground. He’s averaged more than six yards per carry in all three seasons he’s played for USC, while also catching more than 30 passes. Robby Anderson has given Gang Green a big-play element it’s lacked for a long time, but that shouldn’t slow the team down from finding that for the backfield. Outside of Saquon Barkley, it’s hard to find a bigger threat in this class for the home run than Jones. He’s expected to go in the top 64 selections next spring, when the Jets could use one of their two second-round picks on him. Wild card: Martez Carter, Grambling You might not recognize the name Martez Carter just yet, but don’t sleep on the star running back from Grambling. With 854 yards on the ground and another 449 receiving on 33 catches, he’s one of the better do-it-all threats in this year’s group. The Jets have not had an NFL caliber return man in quite some time. Carter’s work in the backfield is where he’s made his mark, but he’s quietly brought back four kicks in his career for the Tigers as well. If the team doesn’t want to invest a high-caliber asset such as a Day 2 pick on the running back position, they’ll have to go bargain shopping. Fortunately, capable starters are found in this group on Day 3 each year. Martez Carter is flying under-the-radar, but he might have a similar rise as Tarik Cohen out of North Carolina A&T did last year. Expect him to make an NFL team happy quite quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Ronald jones is my guy as i said in the thread on the main forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Killa Posted December 28, 2017 Author Share Posted December 28, 2017 31 minutes ago, Beerfish said: Ronald jones is my guy as i said in the thread on the main forums. This article opened my eyes to Michel. Really like his game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Ha I like all three and had each with the third round pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maury77 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 I'd be happy with any of them. Also, Connor Rogers (the guy that wrote the article) is a very good guy to follow for Jets draft stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsons Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 15 hours ago, Patriot Killa said: This article opened my eyes to Michel. Really like his game. He & Chubb made a good tandem, I prefer Sony though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsons Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 I like this guy too... deceptively fast & can return kicks too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCJet Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 As much as Id like to spend a 2nd round pick on a RB, im hoping we fill another position and have one of these guys fall to the 3rd. One guy to also keep an eye on is the RB from Iowa Akrum Wadley. He is small at only 190 lbs but is an excellent punt returner and can really catch the ball out of the backfield. Similar skill set to McGuire, which could be redundant for our offense, but seems like a guys whose skills will translate to NFL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDL_JET Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 3 hours ago, maury77 said: I'd be happy with any of them. Also, Connor Rogers (the guy that wrote the article) is a very good guy to follow for Jets draft stuff. He started his own podcast "stick to the jets". It's a fun listen. 1 hour ago, BCJet said: As much as Id like to spend a 2nd round pick on a RB, im hoping we fill another position and have one of these guys fall to the 3rd. One guy to also keep an eye on is the RB from Iowa Akrum Wadley. He is small at only 190 lbs but is an excellent punt returner and can really catch the ball out of the backfield. Similar skill set to McGuire, which could be redundant for our offense, but seems like a guys whose skills will translate to NFL I'd love to take a RB with either the 2nd 2 or our 3rd. We really need to grab an OL with the 2nd pick. If we haven't traded them all away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigO Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 18 hours ago, jetsons said: I like this guy too... deceptively fast & can return kicks too. All this guy does is score TD’s. Who needs that. It would totally screw up Bowles punt first strategy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Killa Posted December 30, 2017 Author Share Posted December 30, 2017 Anyone like Justin Jackson from NW? He has some mileage to me though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigO Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Did a 7 round mock simulator on FanSpeak. Crazy results but it’s a lot of fun. Worked it until I got Mayfield or Darnold. In every one however, Giants took Barkley....hmmmm. DRAFTArizona Cardinals Atlanta Falcons Baltimore Ravens Buffalo Bills Carolina Panthers Chicago Bears Cincinnati Bengals Cleveland Browns Dallas Cowboys Denver Broncos Detroit Lions Green Bay Packers Houston Texans Indianapolis Colts Jacksonville Jaguars Kansas City Chiefs LA Chargers LA Rams Miami Dolphins Minnesota Vikings New England Patriots New Orleans Saints New York Giants New York Jets Oakland Raiders Philadelphia Eagles Pittsburgh Steelers San Francisco 49ers Seattle Seahawks Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tennessee Titans Washington Redskins 7: R1P7 QB SAM DARNOLD USC 39: R2P7 C BILLY PRICE OHIO STATE 52: R2P20 EDGE ARDEN KEY LSU 71: R3P7 CB TARVARUS MCFADDEN FLORIDA STATE 109: R4P7 WR EQUANIMEOUS ST. BROWN NOTRE DAME 156: R5P17LB MATTHEW THOMAS FLORIDA STATE 185: R6P7 RB RONALD JONES USC 239: R7P20 EDGE JAYLON FERGUSON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King P Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Ronald Jones is a Jamaal Charles clone. Big fan. Would love him on the Jets. This draft is deep at the RB position, so we should be able to come away with at least one of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotcheryifyouCan Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 big fan of penny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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