The Official Draft Day Thread

[Untouchable]

Just now, Irish Jet said:

Mayock always has to act the smartest guy in the room. Reaches every f*cking time.

Maybe

But many said he reached with Clelin Ferrell and he was the one dude who ate Becton’s lunch all day long last year.

 

[mrcoops]

I love the trade for us, and JD didn't overpay at all.

Making that jump without giving up his 2nd round pick AND getting a 4th rounder thrown in, in exchange for 2 3rds?

Just a great deal. Kiper projected the Jets moving up to 16 for AVT in his mock today, and projected it would cost #23, plus their 2nd and a 3rd.

JD knocked this one out of the park.

[Irish Jet]

F*CK OFF

Did not want this guy in the division. A top 3 talent who’s only issues are injuries which he’ll now probably never have. F*ck.

[playtowinthegame]

Lol at those skinny ankle length pants Jaelan Phillips is wearing.

[Guilhermezmc]

7 minutes ago, mrcoops said:

He played at Tackle last year. As a Guard the previous year, he gave up 1 sack.

Position versatility they said. LOL

[bitonti]

3 minutes ago, Sarge4Tide said:

 

Here's the scouting report from Dane Bruglers "beast" 

 

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1. ALIJAH VERA-TUCKER | USC 6044 | 308 lbs. | rJR. Oakland, Calif. (Bishop O’Dowd) 6/17/1999 (age 21.87) #75

BACKGROUND: Solomon Alijah Vera-Tucker (VARE-uh-TUK-ur) was born and raised in Oakland and grew up in two households after his parents divorced when he was young. Both of his parents remarried and he added the name of his mother’s second husband (Sylvester Vera) in high school. Vera-Tucker started playing football at Bishop O’Dowd High School and became a starter as a sophomore, earning first team All-League honors in 2014 and '15. As a senior, he led Bishop O'Dowd to the CIF Division 5-AA State Championship as a left tackle and defensive lineman, collecting 12 tackles, 3.0 tackles for loss and one blocked punt. Vera-Tucker earned first team All-American and All-State honors in 2017. A four-star offensive tackle recruit out of high school, Vera-Tucker was the No. 14-ranked tackle in the 2017 class and the No. 14 recruit in California (second-highest ranked blocker in the state behind Wyatt Davis). He considered offers from Michigan, Oregon, Washington and several other programs, but he committed early to USC and didn’t sway from his pledge. Vera-Tucker initially opted out of the 2020 college football season before rejoining the team when the fall season was reinstated. He elected to skip his senior season and enter the 2021 NFL Draft. YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES 2017: Redshirted 2018: (12/0) Backup at RG 2019: (13/13) LG Second Team All-Pac 12; USC’s OL of the Year (over Austin Jackson) 2020: (6/6) LT Honorable Mention All-American; First Team All-Pac 12; Morris Trophy Total: (31/19)  

COMBINE N/A (Combine canceled)

PRO DAY

HT   WT   ARM HAND WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP

6044 308 32 1/8 9 5/8 76 7/8 5.10 2.95 1.77 32 8’10” 4.63 7.70 32 (36 bench reps, -4 for not locking out)

STRENGTHS: Balanced, agile blocker…stays patient and under control in his pass sets, settling his feet to mirror and stay square to rushers…relies on physical hands and strike timing to maintain spacing between defenders and his body…shows the functional strength to win hand battles and re-anchor…latches and generates movement in the run game…scoops defenders and turns/escorts them away from the play…alert eyes and processes things quickly to pick up stunts and delayed pressures…looks comfortable pulling and engaging linebackers at the second level…always looking for warm bodies to block and doesn’t let up until well after the whistle…his coaches rave about his mental makeup and competitive edge…starting experience at both tackle and guard.

WEAKNESSES: Only average size and length by NFL standards for edge work…can be out-leveraged and "big-boyed" at times when rushers get underneath him…needs to consistently sink to create roots…will struggle to gain ground in his kickslide if he is late reacting to outside speed…will occasionally allow his hand placement to get wild, falling off his target…has only 19 career starts at the college level, including only six outside at tackle. [115]

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at USC, Vera-Tucker lined up at left tackle in offensive coordinator Graham Harrell’s scheme, producing strong tape both zone and power blocking. A high school left tackle, he spent his first two seasons with the Trojans at guard before moving outside to tackle in 2020, replacing first-round pick Austin Jackson and taking home the Morris Trophy (top Pac-12 offensive lineman, according to conference defensive linemen). Although his anchor can improve, Vera-Tucker is coordinated in pass protection and his punch connects with flat feet and natural force to win early and reset throughout the rep. He creates a surge in the run game and competes with the play personality required for the pro level. Overall, Vera-Tucker does an outstanding job centering his blocks and sustaining due to his balanced feet, strong hands and quick processing. He projects as an NFL starting guard with a Pro Bowl ceiling and tackle versatility.

GRADE: 1st Round (No. 13 overall)

my gut reaction to this trade it was a good one in the sense that AVT wasn't going to be there at 23 and he's an instant starter at either guard spot. He's probably not a tackle solution long term but he does improve the line Day 1 and can keep defenders out of ZW's face 

long term as the report notes - he has Pro Bowl david decastro type upside 

[PS17]

5 minutes ago, TeddEY said:

Jets only made this trade so they could pay one player instead of two.  @bitonti’d

bit is getting atted 3x an hour 

[Bruce Harper]

15 minutes ago, Jets723 said:

I still think 34 we may trade out of.  Teams will give up a bit extra depending who falls 

Call me crazy but if we take Creed at 34 haven't we pretty much fixed our line?

[jeremy2020]

1 minute ago, Irish Jet said:

F*CK OFF

Did not want this guy in the division. A top 3 talent who’s only issues are injuries which he’ll now probably never have. F*ck.

Belichick, McDermott, and Flores are all very good defensive minds. Not an easy division for rookie QBs with Saleh joining. 

[Vudu]

What’s wrong with the JetNation.com app?

[Ghost]

7 minutes ago, The Crusher said:

4th this year 

Yes. I like it. 

[RutgersJetFan]

Just now, bitonti said:

Here's the scouting report from Dane Bruglers "beast" 

 

my gut reaction to this trade it was a good one in the sense that AVT wasn't going to be there at 23 and he's an instant starter at either guard spot. He's probably not a tackle solution long term but he does improve the line Day 1 and can keep defenders out of ZW's face 

long term as the report notes - he has Pro Bowl david decastro type upside 

Drafting LG>Drafting RT. Strongside you can buy. Weakside not so much. 

[Jets723]

1 minute ago, bitonti said:

Here's the scouting report from Dane Bruglers "beast" 

 

my gut reaction to this trade it was a good one in the sense that AVT wasn't going to be there at 23 and he's an instant starter at either guard spot. He's probably not a tackle solution long term but he does improve the line Day 1 and can keep defenders out of ZW's face 

long term as the report notes - he has Pro Bowl david decastro type upside 

I love the move.  Plus I think is highly likely we trade back at 34 

[Integrity28]

3 minutes ago, TheClashFan said:

I really want Creed at 34, but tomorrow JD could trade just a few slots back, recoup a 3rd rounder, and still maybe get Creed.

 

There’s a few zone centers. Creed would be cool, but I’ll be honest I can hold off there and go edge, cb, or wr earlier.

[derp]

2 minutes ago, mrcoops said:

I love the trade for us, and JD didn't overpay at all.

Making that jump without giving up his 2nd round pick AND getting a 4th rounder thrown in, in exchange for 2 3rds?

Just a great deal. Kiper projected the Jets moving up to 16 for AVT in his mock today, and projected it would cost #23, plus their 2nd and a 3rd.

JD knocked this one out of the park.

That Kiper trade was enough capital for the Jets to get into the 6-8 range. It was horrific and showed he had no understanding of how draft day trades work.

This trade was okay but Minnesota won on the chart.

[Spoot-Face]

19 minutes ago, Defense Wins Championships said:

We could've had 5 picks first 3 rounds. 

Now? Only 3 picks first 3 rounds. 

Too many awesome players to throw away two picks. 

I hate this pick. 

I suddenly love the pick even more now!!!!

[SomebodytoAnybody47]

There’s no way they don’t trade down from 34 and get back picks. 

[RevisIsland610]

If Humphrey is available at 34 you take him. F@ck trading down. My grandmother could run behind that line. 

[Bronxville Jets Fan]

Feels like the Jets will trade back in round 2 to recoup some picks.

[Jets723]

1 minute ago, Bruce Harper said:

Call me crazy but if we take Creed at 34 haven't we pretty much fixed our line?

I would be very happy with that.  Depends on who is on the board.  I just think Joevis going to have a lot of good offers since we are right at the top of the second round with guys falling 

[Joe Willie White Shoes]

21 minutes ago, Defense Wins Championships said:

We could've had 5 picks first 3 rounds. 

Now? Only 3 picks first 3 rounds. 

Too many awesome players to throw away two picks. 

I hate this pick. 

Said the man who wanted a RB

[choon328]

11 minutes ago, Ghost420 said:

You spelt Harris wrong

Something concerns me about a guy who runs through gaping holes week in and week out and his longest run of his career was only 42 yds. The Jets need more explosiveness

[joewilly12]

1 minute ago, DLJ said:

What’s wrong with the JetNation.com app?

Maybe @The Crusher ate it. 

[Jetlife33]

What a day 1 for JD, Saleh and the Jets 

[TheClashFan]

2 minutes ago, Bruce Harper said:

Call me crazy but if we take Creed at 34 haven't we pretty much fixed our line?

Well, still got Fant at RT, but maybe they could draft a young OT next year with one of those first four picks.

 

[derp]

I assume the Jets must have had Slater and Vera-Tucker a little more closely packed. I kind of viewed that OL tier as dropping off after Slater went but based on how Douglas drafts it seems Vera-Tucker was the end of that tier for him.

Hope it works out. Guard at 14 should be a Pro Bowler.

[Tranquilo]

4 minutes ago, bitonti said:

Here's the scouting report from Dane Bruglers "beast" 

 

my gut reaction to this trade it was a good one in the sense that AVT wasn't going to be there at 23 and he's an instant starter at either guard spot. He's probably not a tackle solution long term but he does improve the line Day 1 and can keep defenders out of ZW's face 

long term as the report notes - he has Pro Bowl david decastro type upside 

So now we just act like you didn’t sh*t on Douglas for not addressing the line 

Smh

[Jetlife33]

1 minute ago, Bronxville Jets Fan said:

Feels like the Jets will trade back in round 2 to recoup some picks.

JD owning the board 

[HighPitch]

Omg wft takes a 4 th rounder at 14 WOW

[chirorob]

1 minute ago, choon328 said:

Something concerns me about a guy who runs through gaping holes week in and week out and his longest run of his career was only 42 yds. The Jets need more explosiveness

Either one works for me.

Harris has really good hands catching the ball. 

[derp]

1 minute ago, TheClashFan said:

Well, still got Fant at RT, but maybe they could draft a young OT next year with one of those first four picks.

 

I like Larnel Coleman as a day 3 developmental guy. Think they have room on the roster for one more tackle.

[FidelioJet]

6 minutes ago, NamathToCaster said:

Fear not. Bellichek will never win another Super Bowl without Tom Brady.  He thinks he has another Tom Brady but there will never be another Tom Brady.  Never.  

BB still has a losing record as a head coach without Tom Brady...

I'm not worried.

[Barton]

We need a top guard on this team, JD got one. Good job.

Now draft more offense in round 2. 

[Obrien2Toon]

Wilson- B

AVT- A++++

[joewilly12]

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