New York Jets Trade Down in Seven-Round Mock Draft

By Nolan Rich | Apr 27, 2017

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 /

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Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Jake Browning (3) is tackled by Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Tim Williams (56) and defensive back Tony Brown (2, bottom) during the third quarter in the 2016 CFP Semifinal at the Georgia Dome. Alabama defeated Washington 24-7. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

. OLB. Alabama. Tim Williams. 2. player. 30

The Jets need a pass rushing threat and could find it here in the second round. The team has hosted Williams for both a visit and private workout.

With 16 tackles for a loss and nine sacks Williams is one of those unique pass rushing threats that the Jets defense has sorely been lacking. With offenses having to focus on Leonard Williams and Mohammad Wilkerson, Tim Williams could get great one-on-one matchups on the edge.

The knock on Williams is that while he is a great pass rusher, he struggles in pass protection and run stopping.

Even if he’s only a pass rush specialist, have a player that can get to the quarterback in a passing league is a huge asset. This could be a pick that helps the Jets defense, especially the front seven return to being one of the leagues best units.

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