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

By Nick Ziegler

May 25, 2016; New York, NY, USA; (left to right) New York Jets quarterbacks Bryce Petty (9), Christian Hackenberg (5) and Geno Smith (7) during OTA at Atlantic Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
May 25, 2016; New York, NY, USA; (left to right) New York Jets quarterbacks Bryce Petty (9), Christian Hackenberg (5) and Geno Smith (7) during OTA at Atlantic Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 5, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA;Indianapolis Colts cornerback Rashaan Melvin (30) breaks up a TD pass as New York Jets tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins (88) cannot make the play in the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports /

Tight End

One of the glaring weaknesses for the Jets has been the lack of production from the tight end position. In 2014, the Jets drafted tight end Jace Amaro to help given them another weapon in their passing offense. Prior to the start of this season, Amaro was cut by the Jets, as he quickly turned into a bust for the franchise.

This season, the Jets have very rarely used their tight ends, and that can certainly be a reason why we have seen the offense struggle. Having a good tight end is a luxury for an offense. If you have a skilled one, they can be a matchup nightmare for opposing defenses. The Jets should know this very well due to the fact that they play Rob Gronkowski of the New England Patriots twice a year.

However, the Jets have very little talent at the position currently. This season, they did sign Austin Seferian-Jenkins after he was released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Seferian-Jenkins does have some talent, but we haven’t seen it in New York. This season, Seferian-Jenkins has totaled five receptions and 55 receiving yards for the Jets.

In the draft, the Jets could certainly use a tight end. Generally, a decent one can be found in the middle rounds, and adding one would be a big help for the development of a young quarterback.

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