The New York Jets are going to be one of the most intriguing NFL teams to watch in 2023. Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers announced his intention to play for the Jets this upcoming season, although a trade is not official just yet.
The Jets have also revamped their wide receiving corps this offseason, trading Elijah Moore to the Cleveland Browns, and signing Allen Lazard plus Mecole Hardman. However, the real additions come later this month.
As it stands now, the Jets have six picks in the 2023 NFL Draft. This will change when the Rodgers trade becomes official. Thanks to Pro Football Network’s seven-round mock draft machine, we were able to run through a full draft acting as general manager Joe Douglas. Let’s see how we fared.
Team needs: OG, OT, C, LB, DT, S
- Round 1, Pick 13
- Round 2, Pick 42 (From CLE)
- Round 2, Pick 43
- Round 4, Pick 112
- Round 5, Pick 143
- Round 6, Pick 207 (From SF via HOU)
Round 1 (No. 13 overall): OL Peter Skoronski, Northwestern
- Prospect ranking (overall): 12
- Position rank: 1
No surprises in the first round, as we have the Jets taking Peter Skoronski out of Northwestern. He played left tackle in college, but many believe he will move inside to guard at the next level. The Jets could stand to add both, so they will have some options. Taking a guard at No. 13 that isn’t Quenton Nelson is a bit rich, but Skoronski could be an impact guy Day 1. You need to keep Rodgers on his feet if he’s going to be successful in 2023.
Skoronski allowed just one sack and six pressures in 457 pass-blocking snaps last season. His 1.3 percent pressure rate was tied for best in the Big Ten. CBS Sports has him as the No. 12 player in this class.
Round 2 (No. 42 overall): LB Trenton Simpson, Clemson
- Prospect ranking (overall): 34
- Position rank: 1
Simpson is a “linebacker,” but there’s a bit more to him. He played 129 snaps on the defensive line last season, 404 in the box and even 88 as a slot cornerback. The Clemson product was a 2022 Butkus Award semifinalist, and led the Tigers in tackles with 128 while tacking on 8.5 sacks.
Simpson is an athlete who Robert Saleh can have fun utilizing, and someone who can control the flats and operate as a spy against mobile quarterbacks.
Round 2 (No. 43 overall): DT Calijah Kancey, Pittsburgh
- Prospect ranking (overall): 41
- Position rank: 4
I think this is a guy many fans have draft crushes on. Kancey draws comparisons…
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