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    New York Jets Biggest Needs Heading Into the 2020 NFL Draft

    Henry JohnBy Henry JohnApril 23, 2020Updated:April 23, 2020No Comments3 Mins Read NFL
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    Much of the 2019 season for the New York Jets was one to forget. However, the Jets did manage to win six of their final eight games to salvage a final record of 7-9, finishing third in the AFC East. Entering the second season of the Adam Gase era, the Jets must address a number of needs in the NFL Draft.

    The Jets entered the free agency period with needs all across the roster. To their credit, they addressed many positions with several signings that, although not exactly sexy, were sorely needed. The Jets will look to round out their roster construction through the draft and give themselves the best shot possible to be competitive in the now Tom Brady-less AFC East. Here are some of the biggest draft needs the Jets must address.

    Jets Draft Picks

    • Round 1, Pick 11
    • Round 2, Pick 48
    • Round 3, Pick 68 (from NYG)
    • Round 3, Pick 79
    • Round 4, Pick 120
    • Round 5, Pick 158
    • Round 6, Pick 191
    • Round 6, Pick 211 (from KC)
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    Jets Biggest Draft Needs 

    Offensive Tackle

    Any plan of offensive improvement in 2020 needs to start up front. The Jets surrendered 52 sacks last season, the third-most in the NFL. If Sam Darnold is going to improve as an NFL quarterback, he needs a clean pocket in which to do so. The struggles of running back Le’Veon Bell in his first season as a Jet were well-documented, with much of it due to poor offensive line play. New York’s line ranked 31st in the NFL in run blocking efficiency, according to Football Outsiders. The bulk of the Jets’ free agency activity was focused on addressing the interior of the line. The team cannot afford to let the best edge protectors of the draft class pass them by.

    Dream Pick: Mekhi Becton, Louisville (11th overall)

    Wide Receiver

    Besides the offensive line, drafting an elite wide receiver should be the Jets’ other offensive priority in this year’s draft. The team currently has Jamison Crowder and free agent acquisition Breshad Perriman as the top two wideouts on the depth chart. Deep threat Robby Anderson signed with Carolina, so the Jets need to prioritize adding a third weapon that can stretch the field and has the size to win a jump ball in the red zone. It will be tempting to take a wideout in round one, but New York is best off waiting, given the depth of talent in this year’s receiver class.

    Dream Pick: Chase Claypool, Notre Dame (48th overall)

    Defensive Line

    Stopping the run was no problem for the Jets defense a season ago, as they finished second in adjusted efficiency in that category, per Football Outsiders. What was a problem was holding up against opposing aerial attacks. A large part of this can be attributed to the minimal pressure up front. The Jets generated just 35 sacks total. More cause for concern is the fact that safety Jamal Adams had the second-most on the team, with 6.5, a clear reflection of the defensive front’s inability to penetrate opponent backfields. Adding a strong edge rusher in the draft is paramount to a stronger 2020 showing.

    Dream Pick: A.J. Epenesa, Iowa (48th overall)

    Secondary Team Needs

    Running Back

    Cornerback

    Quarterback


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    Henry’s passion for sports dates all the way back to childhood and has ultimately led to a full-fledged career as an analyst and content creator. After getting his start penning fantasy football articles, he forrayed into the betting side of the business in early 2019. His love for sports and statistics proved to be an ideal match with the dedicated research and strategy that handicapping requires. Henry currently specializes in betting analysis and picks for college football, college basketball and NASCAR. He counts the NFL, the WNBA, and NBA player props as additional leagues/markets of interest. Henry graduated from SUNY Buffalo in 2021 with a Communication Studies degree and a Psychology minor. A native of the Finger Lakes region in Upstate New York, he and his pup, Harold, have since relocated to Laramie, Wyoming. Thanks to his professional goals within the sports betting industry, there has been a whole lot of steam on the odds for a move to Las Vegas in 2023! Most of Henry’s free time is spent on outdoor adventures, playing chess, snowboarding, or reading a good book. He is also a competitive powerlifter and aspires to qualify for the USAPL Nationals meet within the next 2-3 years.

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