1st round, No. 11 overall (from Minnesota) | Olu Fashanu, OT, Penn State
Instant grade: A-
Analysis: From a potential standpoint, Olu has the highest ceiling. He's got elite size, but does not have great hand usage or a punch. Fashanu is an excellent athlete, but may need some time to sit and improve. We will see if he is allowed that time or learns on the job.
TRADE: Minnesota traded the No. 11 overall pick, a 2024 fourth-round pick and a 2024 fifth-round pick to the Jets for No. 10 and No. 203 overall
3rd round, No. 65 overall (from Carolina) | Malachi Corley, WR, WKU
Instant grade: A+
Analysis: Corley rose during the pre-draft process and will be dynamic in space. Will take pressure off Garrett Wilson another space slithery option. Also will give opportunities to Xavier Gipson to stretch the field to open up the run game.
4th round, No. 134 overall (compensatory; from Baltimore) | Braelon Allen, RB, Wisconsin
Analysis: A three-year running back for the Badgers, accumulated two 1,000-yard seasons while at Wisconsin, while totaling 35 touchdowns over his career in Madison.
By selecting Allen with the No. 134 pick, the Jets reunite the running back with former teammate Joe Tippman, whom New York took in the 2nd round in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Instant grade: B+
5th round, No. 171 overall (compensatory; from Philadelphia) | Jordan Travis, QB, Florida State
Analysis: Travis is a dual-threat quarterback who broke several school records at Florida State. He produced the most touchdowns in school history (97) and the most yards in total offense (10,553). Entering to an set quarterback room will allow Jordan to sit and develop after he heals from his devestating injury last season.
Instant grade: Incomplete (A+ Potential)
5th round, No. 173 overall (compensatory; from Kansas City via San Francisco) | Isaiah Davis, RB, South Dakota State
Analysis: Davis 6-foot, 218-pounder played in 46 career games for the Jackrabbits. He recorded 4,548 rushing yards and 50 rushing touchdowns over his four seasons.
Instant grade: C+
5th round, No. 176 overall (compensatory; from San Francisco) | Qwan'tez Stiggers, CB
Analysis: Stiggers still needs to learn the nuances of reading routes and understanding concepts but at times his athletic skill and size get him to the football. Twitch and speed jump out on film. Not a sound tackler right now.
Instant grade: C-
7th round, No. 257 overall (compensatory) | Jaylen Key, DB, Alabama
Analysis: Mr. Irrelevant is coming to New York. Expectations there are none, Key spent five years at UAB before transferring to Alabama last season to play for Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide.
Instant grade: C+
Overall grade: B with potential to be more. Expectations is only Corley could start. Jets Offensive Line is set with starters. Signing Mike Williams, with GW and the rookie will give them a dynamic three receiver set. Adding not one but two running backs gives the team a stable of backs to be special teams and utilized on offense. Travis is an investment who likely will be put on a red-shirt year at least for the first year. With ARod and TTaylor the team has their one two punch in the QB room. Would not be shocked not to see Travis suit up this year at all, gives the team that extra roster spot. Drafting defensive backs will help both the corner and safety rotations.
Instant grade: A-
Analysis: From a potential standpoint, Olu has the highest ceiling. He's got elite size, but does not have great hand usage or a punch. Fashanu is an excellent athlete, but may need some time to sit and improve. We will see if he is allowed that time or learns on the job.
TRADE: Minnesota traded the No. 11 overall pick, a 2024 fourth-round pick and a 2024 fifth-round pick to the Jets for No. 10 and No. 203 overall
3rd round, No. 65 overall (from Carolina) | Malachi Corley, WR, WKU
Instant grade: A+
Analysis: Corley rose during the pre-draft process and will be dynamic in space. Will take pressure off Garrett Wilson another space slithery option. Also will give opportunities to Xavier Gipson to stretch the field to open up the run game.
4th round, No. 134 overall (compensatory; from Baltimore) | Braelon Allen, RB, Wisconsin
Analysis: A three-year running back for the Badgers, accumulated two 1,000-yard seasons while at Wisconsin, while totaling 35 touchdowns over his career in Madison.
By selecting Allen with the No. 134 pick, the Jets reunite the running back with former teammate Joe Tippman, whom New York took in the 2nd round in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Instant grade: B+
5th round, No. 171 overall (compensatory; from Philadelphia) | Jordan Travis, QB, Florida State
Analysis: Travis is a dual-threat quarterback who broke several school records at Florida State. He produced the most touchdowns in school history (97) and the most yards in total offense (10,553). Entering to an set quarterback room will allow Jordan to sit and develop after he heals from his devestating injury last season.
Instant grade: Incomplete (A+ Potential)
5th round, No. 173 overall (compensatory; from Kansas City via San Francisco) | Isaiah Davis, RB, South Dakota State
Analysis: Davis 6-foot, 218-pounder played in 46 career games for the Jackrabbits. He recorded 4,548 rushing yards and 50 rushing touchdowns over his four seasons.
Instant grade: C+
5th round, No. 176 overall (compensatory; from San Francisco) | Qwan'tez Stiggers, CB
Analysis: Stiggers still needs to learn the nuances of reading routes and understanding concepts but at times his athletic skill and size get him to the football. Twitch and speed jump out on film. Not a sound tackler right now.
Instant grade: C-
7th round, No. 257 overall (compensatory) | Jaylen Key, DB, Alabama
Analysis: Mr. Irrelevant is coming to New York. Expectations there are none, Key spent five years at UAB before transferring to Alabama last season to play for Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide.
Instant grade: C+
Overall grade: B with potential to be more. Expectations is only Corley could start. Jets Offensive Line is set with starters. Signing Mike Williams, with GW and the rookie will give them a dynamic three receiver set. Adding not one but two running backs gives the team a stable of backs to be special teams and utilized on offense. Travis is an investment who likely will be put on a red-shirt year at least for the first year. With ARod and TTaylor the team has their one two punch in the QB room. Would not be shocked not to see Travis suit up this year at all, gives the team that extra roster spot. Drafting defensive backs will help both the corner and safety rotations.