Best Remaining Options for Jets with Day 3 Looming

[JetNation]

Having already added offensive tackle Olu Fashanu and wide receiver Malachi Corley, the Jets have a chance on day 3 of the draft to add some significant talent at a few key spots.  With so many options and the Jets having 5 picks and the possibility of trading down to add more, we went all out here with 25 names to watch.

S Jaden Hicks, Washington State: Even after re-signing Ashtyn Davis and Chuck Clark, the Jets are thin at safety where Hicks is one of the best in this class.

Not a ton of safeties in the '24 class but some quality names who put themselves in position to make plays.

One top option is going to be @WSUCougarFB safety Jaden Hicks. Big hitter who makes plays against the run and the pass. Shows range and athleticism on this diving INT. pic.twitter.com/YHfHFUDn6S

— Glenn Naughton (@JetsPicks) February 29, 2024

DL Brandon Dorlus, Oregon: Never rule out a defensive lineman when the Jets are on the clock.  Dorlus is a versatile defender with a great motor who some believed would be off the board at this point.  In fact, he could be gone before the Jets are on the clock with the ninth pick tomorrow.

CB TJ Tampa, Iowa State: The Jets are set at their starting corner spots but their lack of depth and the value of a player like Tampa could push the Jets to make a move for the 6′ 1” long-armed defender.

CB Cam Hart, Notre Dame: Along with Tampa, Hart should be a consideration in this spot if the Jets are looking for depth at corner.  Hart has the ability to become an NFL starter.

@NDFootball kicks off their season in Dublin against @NavyFB and one of the top players to keep an eye on is physical ND CB @CamHart_. Great size at 6' 2'' and shows plenty of athleticism. pic.twitter.com/9RkiNfIlN0

— Glenn Naughton (@JetsPicks) August 8, 2023

DT Makhi Wingo, LSU: The Jets would probably like to stop having to sign multiple interior linemen to 1-year deals every off-season and perhaps add a player who can plug in next to Quinnen Williams and grow for a few years.  Wingo could be a candidate for that.

CB Kris Abrams-Draine, Missouri: Abrams-Draine is a disruptive defender who tied for fifth in passes defended in 2023 and is a physical presence against the run.

RB Jaylen Wright, Tennessee: Whoever gets Wright is going to be getting one of the biggest steals of the draft.  He’s explosive runner who is a threat to take it the distance every time he touches the ball.  Joe Douglas has drafted a running back every year since taking over at 1 Jets Drive.  Will he do it again?

QB Spencer Rattler: This could be another great value pick for the Jets as Rattler has the tools to be an NFL starter one day.  Giving him a year or two to sit behind and learn from Aaron Rodgers would be a fantastic (and overdue) approach.

Watching a ton of Spencer Rattler over the past day or so after just a couple of glimpses this year + senior bowl.

Came away highly impressed.

– Mobility
– Quick release
– Can throw with plenty of velocity or with touch
– Most impressive…doesn't back down under pressure pic.twitter.com/dzMboPXOgm

— Glenn Naughton (@JNRadio_Glenn) April 1, 2024

WR Malik Washington, Virginia: Taking another wide receiver seems unlikely at this point but we couldn’t not mention Washington.  Another big play threat that Aaron Rodgers would have a field day with.

C Sedrick Van Pran-Granger, Georgia: A mauler in the trenches out of one of the top programs in the country, Van Pran-Granger plays with a mean streak and was at one point projected to be a top fifty pick.  This would be great value on day three.

OT Javon Foster: Foster played left tackle in college but is viewed as a player who has both tackle and guard flexibility.

@mizzouFootball OT Javon Foster isn't being discussed as a top 2024 tackle but has the upside to be a good pro.

Older player as a grad student who shows excellent power/physicality.

Does a nice job here of carrying Kentucky edge rusher JJ Weaver to allow QB time to throw. pic.twitter.com/7CcV3iWGnu

— Glenn Naughton (@JetsPicks) December 18, 2023

Edge Brennan Jackson, Washington State: A disruptive edge rusher who appeared to get better every year in college, Jackson is the type of day 3 developmental edge rusher who could become a contributor at some point.

S Dadrion Talor-Demerson, Texas Tech: Demerson plays bigger than his listed 5′ 11” height.  Does a nice job of locating the football and getting his hands on it.  Also a fundamentally sound tackler.

LB Nathaniel Watson, Mississippi St: The Jets hosted Watson on a 30 visit and could see value in a day 3 ultra productive linebacker.

@HailStateFB LB Nathaniel Watson with a great rep here comes up the middle and blasts through the interior OL for the TFL.

A likely day 3 pick who was a tackling machine for Miss State. Logged a combined FIFTY tackles over his final 3 college games. pic.twitter.com/vHwbODWfEe

— Glenn Naughton (@JNRadio_Glenn) April 13, 2024

CB Caelen Carson, Wake Forest: Noting the need for depth at corner, Carson would be a good pick in this spot.

S Kitan Oladapo, Oregon State: A Senior Bowl participant who played for Jets defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich’s squad, Oladapo stood out early on and did appear to get Ulbrich’s attention.

S Malik Mustapha, Wake Forest: A throwback safety who lays out opposing ball carriers but also has the athleticism to play deep safety.

First noticed @WakeFB DB Malik Mustapha for his physicality last season but also shows the ability to cover a ton of ground in coverage.

Looking forward to watching him up close at the @seniorbowl. pic.twitter.com/2eGroO2dyM

— Glenn Naughton (@JetsPicks) January 1, 2024

S Beau Brade, Maryland: A play maker who always seems to be around the ball and can line up deep or cover out of the slot.

QB Michael Pratt, Tulane: Pratt lacks elite arm strength but has a good enough arm to be an NFL starter.  Throws with great touch and anticipation.

RB Tyrone Tracy, Purdue: A converted wide receiver who runs angry, shows excellent contact balance and hands, Tracy is an underappreciated player in this class.

DT Jaden Crumedy, Mississippi State: A likely late day 3 choice, we loved the way Mississippi state deployed Crumedy, often having him stand up from his DT spot and attack from a variety of angles off the line of scrimmage.

QB Jordan Travis, Florida State: Travis has plenty of arm strength, tons of mobility and a history of winning.  Should be a target for a developmental signal caller.

@FSUFootball strikes first as Jordan Travis hits Keon Coleman who takes it to the house. 'Noles up 7-0. pic.twitter.com/3w6lAeoqwL

— Glenn Naughton (@JetsPicks) September 4, 2023

QB Kedon Slovis, BYU: Slovis is a well-traveled signal caller who played for USC, Pitt and BYU.  His numbers aren’t eye-popping but his accuracy is far better than his numbers would suggest.

LB Kalen DeLoach, Florida State: Today’s NFL calls for athletic linebackers why can spy on and run with scrambling quarterbacks.  DeLoach will offer that for somebody and the Jets should be considering him.

WR/RB Ainias Smith, Texas A&M: A versatile offensive weapon with excellent speed who can line up at receiver or running back, Smith would help offer depth at two spots.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[choon328]

These rounds are about BPA and scheme fit, needs go out the window.

[K_O_Brien]

Names I like 

Mason McCormick IOL

Troy Franklin WR

Javon Baker WR

Theo Johnson TE 

Tez Walker WR

Audric Estime RB

Malik Mustapha S

[kdels62]

Ainias Smith is a better WR than Corley. I think Corley ends up in the backfield a bit while he learns to get better against coverage. I’m hoping we can still land him or Coker.

[JustInFudge]

Double dip at WR.  Corley is a chess piece play maker, go get some who line up outside all game, Javon Baker or Anais Smith. 

Carson would be a great 4th CB to groom and Jaylan Ford is a LBer who could be groomed too. 

[JustInFudge]

And watching Corley film, Austin Reed can play man.  I would love to get him in the late rounds to develop 

[T0mShane]

Gonna be two DBs and a guard in four. Unless I’m missing something, the depth behind Sauce and DJ Reed is Isiah Oliver, who is a special teams guy, Echols, and someone named “Tae Adams.” TJ Tampa was a dude who was getting some first round buzz, and he fits the profile of a Saleh CB. Probably requires trade up. 
 

Backup IOL is also gross: Xavier Newman and Wes Schweitzer.
 

They should try to get an RB2 in here, but it sounds like their plan is to go the vet route even though the pickings are gross—Zeke (going back to the Cowboys), Rashaad Penny, Dalvin Cook, Kareem Hunt. 

There are some interesting TE/H-back types available, but if the Jets believe in Ruckert, there’s no room to add. I’d love to see them get rid of this generation’s Kevin Swayne with Nick Bawden, who sucks, and replace him with Cade Stover or Jaheim Bell. 
 

I wonder if they take a swing on Pratt. He probably comes off the board early, so they’d have to trade up. Pratt seems meh so it might not be worth multiple picks to get him.

[Jetpain]

Today should be pretty a pretty exciting day with 3 picks and a lot of talent still remaining.   Can really add some young inexpensive  depth to this roster. 

 

[Jetpain]

8 minutes ago, T0mShane said:

Gonna be two DBs and a guard in four. Unless I’m missing something, the depth behind Sauce and DJ Reed is Isiah Oliver, who is a special teams guy, Echols, and someone named “Tae Adams.” TJ Tampa was a dude who was getting some first round buzz, and he fits the profile of a Saleh CB. Probably requires trade up. 
 

Backup IOL is also gross: Xavier Newman and Wes Schweitzer.
 

They should try to get an RB2 in here, but it sounds like their plan is to go the vet route even though the pickings are gross—Zeke (going back to the Cowboys), Rashaad Penny, Dalvin Cook, Kareem Hunt. 

There are some interesting TE/H-back types available, but if the Jets believe in Ruckert, there’s no room to add. I’d love to see them get rid of this generation’s Kevin Swayne with Nick Bawden, who sucks, and replace him with Cade Stover or Jaheim Bell. 
 

I wonder if they take a swing on Pratt. He probably comes off the board early, so they’d have to trade up. Pratt seems meh so it might not be worth multiple picks to get him.

Agree on CB, we have horrible depth behind Sauce & DJ.  Safety is a lock.  I could see a developmental QB as well.  3 picks in 4th feels pretty nice right now. 

[JustInFudge]

13 minutes ago, T0mShane said:

Gonna be two DBs and a guard in four. Unless I’m missing something, the depth behind Sauce and DJ Reed is Isiah Oliver, who is a special teams guy, Echols, and someone named “Tae Adams.” TJ Tampa was a dude who was getting some first round buzz, and he fits the profile of a Saleh CB. Probably requires trade up. 
 

Backup IOL is also gross: Xavier Newman and Wes Schweitzer.
 

They should try to get an RB2 in here, but it sounds like their plan is to go the vet route even though the pickings are gross—Zeke (going back to the Cowboys), Rashaad Penny, Dalvin Cook, Kareem Hunt. 

There are some interesting TE/H-back types available, but if the Jets believe in Ruckert, there’s no room to add. I’d love to see them get rid of this generation’s Kevin Swayne with Nick Bawden, who sucks, and replace him with Cade Stover or Jaheim Bell. 
 

I wonder if they take a swing on Pratt. He probably comes off the board early, so they’d have to trade up. Pratt seems meh so it might not be worth multiple picks to get him.

IOL is a good call but the pickings are slim after that 3rd round early run on OL.  Kid from Utah Lumenea and BC Mohogany are the last 2 intriguing mauler types. 

[Smashmouth]

1 hour ago, choon328 said:

These rounds are about BPA and scheme fit, needs go out the window.

Actually BPA is more in the early rounds 

[T0mShane]

3 minutes ago, JustInFudge said:

IOL is a good call but the pickings are slim after that 3rd round early run on OL.  Kid from Utah Lumenea and BC Mohogany are the last 2 intriguing mauler types. 

Looks like they’re going to lean into Titans-style ground and pound anyway, which probably means Max Mitchell is a goner. Laumea, Mahogany, there’s a few small school RAS guys coming up. Could use today to reshape that OL group

[OilfieldJet]

IOL, S, LB, DT, RB, QB.

[GreenFish]

How is the world is TJ Tampa still available? Crazy.

[CTJetsFan]

4th is a sweet spot for a QB, TE and S.

Love Jaylen Wright (RB - Tenn) too

[AFJF]

47 minutes ago, T0mShane said:

Gonna be two DBs and a guard in four. Unless I’m missing something, the depth behind Sauce and DJ Reed is Isiah Oliver, who is a special teams guy, Echols, and someone named “Tae Adams.” TJ Tampa was a dude who was getting some first round buzz, and he fits the profile of a Saleh CB. Probably requires trade up. 
 

Backup IOL is also gross: Xavier Newman and Wes Schweitzer.
 

They should try to get an RB2 in here, but it sounds like their plan is to go the vet route even though the pickings are gross—Zeke (going back to the Cowboys), Rashaad Penny, Dalvin Cook, Kareem Hunt. 

There are some interesting TE/H-back types available, but if the Jets believe in Ruckert, there’s no room to add. I’d love to see them get rid of this generation’s Kevin Swayne with Nick Bawden, who sucks, and replace him with Cade Stover or Jaheim Bell. 
 

I wonder if they take a swing on Pratt. He probably comes off the board early, so they’d have to trade up. Pratt seems meh so it might not be worth multiple picks to get him.

I'm sure we'll see iOL today.  Hoping for Mahogany or Van Pran-Granger.

 

Can get a RB at some point but they're high an Izzy (as they should be).

Cam Hart or TJ Tampa at CB woukd be nice too.

 

And very limited sample size but thought Hanson showed some potential on the interior.

 

QB is a must today.  I'd also grab an UDFA like Plumlee, Bean or Leary.

[T0mShane]

Just now, AFJF said:

I'm sure we'll see iOL today.  Hoping for Mahogany or Van Pran-Granger.

 

Can get a RB at some point but they're high an Izzy (as they should be).

Cam Hart or TJ Tampa at CB woukd be nice too.

 

And very limited sample size but thought Hanson showed some potential on the interior.

 

QB is a must today.  I'd also grab an UDFA like Plumlee, Bean or Leary.

I like Slovis at QB. I like that he’s bounced around, had a bunch of starts, taken the QB1 job at every spot. I like that he’s already seen some sh*t. 
 

On Izzy, I think they needs a viable grinder at RB2 and Izzy is absolutely not that. Saleh got on Breece last year about not getting the tough yards. I’d like Dillon Johnson at some point.

[Adoni Beast]

Devontez Walker 

TJ Tampa

Spencer Rattler

[RESNewYork]

Anais Smith

TJ Tampa

Trey Taylor / Tyler Owens

 

[slats]

Now that we got mini-Bowers in the third, maybe we can get Jamal Adams in the fourth? Are there any of those Honey Badger types out there? I feel that rather than a true safety or LB, one of those ‘tweeners would be nice to have when faced with some of the heavier offensive sets that are coming into vogue nowadays. 
 
I’m glad they held onto all three of their fourths. It wouldn’t bother me if they used their sixth to trade one up for the right prospect, but I want to see three players selected in the round today. 

[AFJF]

12 minutes ago, T0mShane said:

I like Slovis at QB. I like that he’s bounced around, had a bunch of starts, taken the QB1 job at every spot. I like that he’s already seen some sh*t. 
 

On Izzy, I think they needs a viable grinder at RB2 and Izzy is absolutely not that. Saleh got on Breece last year about not getting the tough yards. I’d like Dillon Johnson at some point.

Yeah, I had Slovis in the 25 above.  I have a feeling he gets drafted.

 

I like Dillon but prefer Tyrone Tracy.

 

Also Vidal from Troy is a good option and does a really nice job of picking up the blitz.  Could help him see the field sooner.

[Maxman]

1 hour ago, JustInFudge said:

Double dip at WR.  Corley is a chess piece play maker, go get some who line up outside all game, Javon Baker or Anais Smith. 

Carson would be a great 4th CB to groom and Jaylan Ford is a LBer who could be groomed too. 

Let me ask you this, how many roster spots do you think are open at wide out right now?

Injuries happen and you have to create competition so this is kind of a different topic. More about the wr depth chart.

But they have Garrett, Williams, corley, lazard all set with the last one being here for contract reasons.

Gipson gets a spot as a returner I believe.

Irv Charles is on the team because of special teams.

Gipson has to step up so maybe he can be replaced.

Not sure that I have a question more or just thinking about the depth chart I guess.

[Maxman]

18 minutes ago, T0mShane said:

I like Slovis at QB. I like that he’s bounced around, had a bunch of starts, taken the QB1 job at every spot. I like that he’s already seen some sh*t. 
 

On Izzy, I think they needs a viable grinder at RB2 and Izzy is absolutely not that. Saleh got on Breece last year about not getting the tough yards. I’d like Dillon Johnson at some point.

Was talking with my son last night about the exact same thing. The need a RB two with some size. He said that Lamont Jordan type. Izzy didnt impress as much last year as I hoped.

OG, RB, QB, DT hope they find some value on day three.

[Adoni Beast]

1 minute ago, Maxman said:

Was talking with my son last night about the exact same thing. The need a RB two with some size. He said that Lamont Jordan type. Izzy didnt impress as much last year as I hoped.

OG, RB, QB, DT hope they find some value on day three.

Lamont Jordan one of the more underrated good gimmicks in Jet history, at least for a short while.

[Maxman]

54 minutes ago, T0mShane said:

Looks like they’re going to lean into Titans-style ground and pound anyway, which probably means Max Mitchell is a goner. Laumea, Mahogany, there’s a few small school RAS guys coming up. Could use today to reshape that OL group

Max Mitchell getting cut would be an amazing sign that this roster has improved. He just isn't good.

On your other post thanks for reminding me that DB was a need. I was more in luxury dreaming mode with the remaining picks lol.

[slats]

1 hour ago, JustInFudge said:

Double dip at WR.  Corley is a chess piece play maker, go get some who line up outside all game, Javon Baker or Anais Smith.

I really like this. The X spot is still a concern with Williams still recovering and only here on a one year deal, anyway, and depth at the position is still thin. I feel like Gipson is already in a battle for a roster spot now, might as well make Brownlee work, too. 

[Maxman]

1 minute ago, Adoni Beast said:

Lamont Jordan one of the more underrated good gimmicks in Jet history, at least for a short while.

Yes a true RB 2. Can't really handle being the top guy, maybe because of how he played.

He had that one big year when he left. Otherwise he is a big guy you bring in for tough yards.

The Jets definitely need that.

[slats]

4 minutes ago, Maxman said:

Was talking with my son last night about the exact same thing. The need a RB two with some size. He said that Lamont Jordan type. Izzy didnt impress as much last year as I hoped.

OG, RB, QB, DT hope they find some value on day three.

I still like Abanikanda as a guy to spell some of what Breece does in the passing and outside run game (think typical 3rd down back), but very much agree that they could use a thumper. I’m fine with that being an affordable vet, though. 

[Maxman]

3 minutes ago, slats said:

I really like this. The X spot is still a concern with Williams still recovering and only here on a one year deal, anyway, and depth at the position is still thin. I feel like Gipson is already in a battle for a roster spot now, might as well make Brownlee work, too. 

I wish brownlee and gipson had a few games with Rodgers so we knew more. I like them both but not sure if they are any good or just more bad year training camp stand out types.

[Maxman]

1 minute ago, slats said:

I still like Abanikanda as a guy to spell some of what Breece does in the passing and outside run game (think typical 3rd down back), but very much agree that they could use a thumper. I’m fine with that being an affordable vet, though. 

Not a bad plan. Crazy how Zeke played better than Cook last year. That seemed like an impossible thought. He would be perfect but sounds like he is headed back to Jerry Land.

[Maxman]

Great post / thread @AFJF. Thank you!!!!!

[bealeb319]

Wonder how far troy Franklin is going to slide. He is skinny but he can make plays gotta be worth a swing in the fourth.

[BCJet]

1 hour ago, JustInFudge said:

IOL is a good call but the pickings are slim after that 3rd round early run on OL.  Kid from Utah Lumenea and BC Mohogany are the last 2 intriguing mauler types. 

Mahogany and Sedrick Van Prann will both be long term starters in the NFL.  Amazing that some team will find their starting center today - SVP is a 3 year starter from Georgia, no idea how he is still available.

[OtherwiseHappyinLife]

QB (Rattler)

RB or WR

Guard

Stay Offense.

 

[BCJet]

I also think we look at Jermiah Trotter to come in and replace Mosley in 2025/2026.  Hes a solid LB who has shown a knack for making big plays.