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New York Jets Trade Down in Seven-Round Mock Draft

By Nolan Rich

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
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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Nov 20, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats linebacker Eric Wilson (23) works out prior to the game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 20, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats linebacker Eric Wilson (23) works out prior to the game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Cincinnati. Eric Wilson. 7. player. 30. . Linebacker

An All-ACC selection with 129 tackles in his final collegiate season, Wilson could be a valuable inside linebacker in their 3-4 base. With David Harris getting long in the tooth and Darron Lee appearing to be a better outside and hybrid linebacker, New York could use another interior middle linebacker.

A slightly undersized linebacker, Wilson makes it up with his ability to drop back in coverage. A natural nose for the ball, Wilson would make an impact on special teams as he played in over 50% of Cincinnati’s  special teams snaps even though he was a every down linebacker.

Solid backup with potential to eventually start but would be a versatile special teams player next season.

Undrafted free agent to watch:

Dec 19, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; North Carolina A&T Aggies running back Tarik Cohen (28) is tackled by Alcorn State Braves defensive back Warren Gatewood (24) in the second quarter of the 2015 Celebration Bowl at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 19, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; North Carolina A&T Aggies running back Tarik Cohen (28) is tackled by Alcorn State Braves defensive back Warren Gatewood (24) in the second quarter of the 2015 Celebration Bowl at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

Tarik Cohen: RB: North Carolina A&T

The Jets offense needs explosive weapons and Tarik Cohen is a small school prospect with tremendous upside.

Despite the size at 5’6 175 pounds, Cohen has 4.42 speed and ran for over 5,000 yards in college. The Jets do not have a highly explosive running back on the roster and Cohen could be a secret weapon as a running back especially in the screen game with his ability to make guys miss in the open field.

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He won’t be an every down back, but if used like a Darron Sproles with limited touches and as a return man, Cohen could be an underrated weapon and game breaker the Jets offense has sorely missed.

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