New York Jets 2018 NFL Draft Prospects: Quarterbacks

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NORMAN, OK – NOVEMBER 12: Quarterback Baker Mayfield (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images) /

The Sleepers

Lastly, the sleeper picks. The way this would work is if the New York Jets top pick was used on a running back, offensive linemen, or something like that. New York could then trade up to get a late first round pick or use their early second rounder to take one of these guys.

We’ll start with Baker Mayfield of Oklahoma. If I told you a guy threw for 3,965 yards with 40 touchdowns and only eight picks, you’d think he was a top-tier prospect right?

Part of the reason no one is talking about Mayfield as a top pick is how good Allen, Darnold, and Rosen are. Also because of his “small” 6-foot-1 frame. However, we’ve seen shorter QBs be great players recently (Drew Brees and Russell Wilson). Mayfield shouldn’t be slept on because the guy has a gun for an arm.

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Our second sleeper is Mayfield’s state rival, Mason Rudolph. Personally, I’m cautious with another Oklahoma State QB after I thought Brandon Weeden had the potential to be good.

The offense Rudolph plays in helps his stats for sure, but when looking at film, you see a guy with a big arm, a guy who is smart, and a guy who can look off defenders to create open receivers.

What I noticed most though, was his ability to move in the pocket. Rudolph, along with the big three QBs of this draft class, has a talent for evading defenders and extending and creating big plays.

The last sleeper is Jake Browning from the University of Washington. I mean, if a dude throws 43 touchdowns to only nine interceptions, the guy has to have some game right? Not to mention, those numbers could’ve been higher if Browning hadn’t gotten hurt in January.

The biggest obstacle for Browning is staying healthy after he re-injured his throwing shoulder last season (was previously hurt in 2015).

Browning has the mindset, accuracy, and IQ to be a good NFL quarterback. He just has to prove it and have another big year for Washington.

If there was anyone you think I missed, be sure to comment that below! And tell me which QB you would want to see the Jets take! Be sure to come back tomorrow to see the running back prospects the New York Jets should be scouting!

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