Gang Green mock draft 2.0
The Jets’ first pick is clear. Now, the focus is on what they will do with No. 23 and No. 34 overall. General manager Joe Douglas has a number of different directions he cangowiththepicks.
In our second seven-round NFL mock draft of the year, we fill two giant needs with those picks. We used The Draft Network’s mock draft machine this week to determine who would be available at the Jets’ spots. Dane Brugler’s Draft Guide on The Athletic was used for some of the statistics and scouting points.
Here is our draft:
Round 1 (No. 2) QB Zach Wilson, BYU
This pick does not need much explanation. Let’s get on to the interesting ones.
Round 1 (No. 23) CB Caleb Farley, Virginia Tech
There is an injury risk here that might scare Douglas away. Farley just had back surgery in March, but recently said doctors have told him he would be ready for training camp. If not for the surgery, he might have been the first or second cornerback taken this year. A former high school quarterback, Farley is a freak athlete who could solve the hole at cornerback. He opted out of the 2020 season and has only played the position for two years after moving there as a college sophomore. Still, his athletic ability may be too good to pass up.
Round 2 (No. 34)
C/G Landon Dickerson, Alabama
The doctors could make this one impossible. Dickerson has had major injury issues in college and four of his five seasons ended with an injury. He started his career at Florida State, becoming the first true freshman lineman to start there since 1982. He has torn the ACL in both knees, including the left one in November. Ankle injuries ended two other seasons. If the doctors OK the pick, Dickerson could be a steal. The Jets could use him at either guard or center.
Round 3 (No. 66) LB Jabril Cox, LSU
Cox spent his first four seasons at North Dakota State before transferring to LSU last year. He is very good in coverage (nine career interceptions), something the Jets need for Robert Saleh’s defense. He was a team captain in his one year with the Tigers.
Round 3 (No. 86) RB Michael Carter, N. Carolina
The Jets need to add to the running-back room, and Carter is an intriguing prospect. He is small (5-foot-7), so he won’t be doing a lot of work between the tackles, but is capable of big plays.
Round 4 (No. 107) DE/LB Victor Dimukeje, Duke
One pick after taking a Tar Heel, we go down the road for a Blue Devil. Dimukeje started 49 consecutive games at Duke and had 21.5 career sacks. Dimukeje could provide needed depth on the defensive line.
Round 5 (No. 146) WR Seth Williams, Auburn
I would have loved to take a wide receiver earlier, but this team has so many holes to fill that I waited. Williams is a value in the fifth round as some have him going higher. He is 6-foot-3 and can win contested catches.
Round 5 (No. 154) CB Ambry Thomas, Michigan
Another pick looking for value. Thomas was only a one-year starter at Michigan and opted out last year, but he is an athletic corner who has some upside and could play special teams early in his career.
Round 6 (No. 186) DE/LB Jonathon Cooper, Ohio St.
A two-time team captain for the Buckeyes, Cooper missed the 2019 season with an ankle injury, but returned last year to register 24 tackles and 3.5 sacks in eight games.
Round 6 (No. 226) WR Demetric Felton, UCLA
Felton played both running back and wide receiver at UCLA and could be a versatile offensive weapon like the 49ers have with Deebo Samuel.