New York Jets: 5 Biggest Positions of Need in 2017 NFL Draft

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Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Darron Lee (Ohio State) with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the New York Jets as the number twenty overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports /

The New York Jets have had an awful 2016 season. With a record well below .500, all eyes are looking at the 2017 NFL Draft.

The New York Jets had some decent expectations coming into the 2016 season. After just missing the playoffs in 2015 with a 10-6 record, many believed that the Jets would be able to contend for a postseason spot this year.

There have been plenty of reasons why the Jets have struggled this season. On offense, their quarterback situation has been a total mess. Also, the offensive line hasn’t been good either. On the defensive side of the ball, the Jets have been one of the worst teams in the NFL defending the pass.

The combination of not being able to pass the ball or stop the pass makes it pretty obvious why the Jets have struggled this season. With the season all but over, the remaining games will be to help evaluate and develop some of the young talents on the team. The Jets have plenty of veterans on the team that might be taking a step back in the final games to let young players showcase what they can or cannot do.

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Due to the poor record, the Jets are going to have a good draft pick once again. While the Jets could very well have a Top-5 pick in the draft, that doesn’t mean they will be guaranteed a great player at the position they need.

With the 2017 NFL Draft being the main focus for the Jets, here are five positions they should be targeting when they are on the clock.

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