Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis receives attention on the field after being injured during the first half of the team’s NCAA college football game against North Alabama, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley)
At 4-6, the New York Jets have a long mountain to climb to get back into the playoff race now that they are turning towards their third starting quarterback of the year.
Is the season suddenly over? Of course not. That doesn’t mean we should not look ahead to what could be a potentially massive 2024 draft class for Gang Green. New York currently has seven picks going into this upcoming draft and a top-15 selection from where they are at (courtesy of the Mock Draft Database). They also have plenty of needs along the offensive side of the ball too.
Can the Jets solve all of their needs for Aaron Rodgers next season? AM New York breaks down a first look at what their draft class could look like today.
1st Round – 11th Overall Selection – LT, Joe Alt – Notre Dame
Duane Brown will be gone next season and the Jets have plenty of needs along the offensive line. Drafting who, I think, is the best left tackle in the college game will certainly help that situation. A lot of people like Olu Fashano because of his pass-blocking prowess, but Joe Alt is a more complete player at the left tackle spot.
If the Jets get Alt in Round 1, New York will come away with a win through the entire draft – that’s how good a pick this would be.
3rd Round – 73rd Overall Selection – WR, Brian Thomas Jr. – LSU
New York has other needs along the offensive outside of their line. Allen Lazard’s four-year $44 million contract looks awful because he has seven drops on the entire season and just 20 catches. The Jets need a competent, big-frame pass catcher that can complement Garrett Wilson’s route-running prowess.
Brian Thomas Jr. of LSU is a 6’4″ 205lb. deep threat who has the size and speed to dominate at the…
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