New York Jets draft review

New York Jets draft review
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New York Jets draft review 1 (3). Quinnen Williams, DT: 6-3, 303, Alabama

3 (68). Jachai Polite, DE: 6-3, 258, Florida 3 (92). Chuma Edoga, OT: 6-4, 308, USC

4 (121). Trevon Wesco, TE: 6-4, 267, West Virginia 5 (157). Blake Cashman, LB: 6-1, 237, Minnesota

6 (196). Blessuan Austin, CB: 6-1, 198, Rutgers Grade: B+

There wasn't a ton of depth, but the Jets did a great job marrying value and need. Quinnen Williams, arguably the best player in the draft, will be a nightmare inside next to Leonard Williams. Despite some athletic and character concerns, Polite brings first-round talent to the edge. Edoga has the talent to start before long, and Wesco is a great blocker with some receiving upside. Best pick: Some might have wanted Josh Allen at No. 3 in terms of need, but Quinnen Williams is a more complete player, with the ability to dominate in the run and pass game. He can line up in several places -- like Leonard Williams -- giving coordinator Gregg Williams plenty of options.

Upside pick: Before working out poorly and raising concerns in interviews at the combine, Polite was considered a likely first-round pick, even in a deep edge class. He's not a great run defender, but his extensive array of pass-rush moves could make him the sack artist the Jets have lacked for years.

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