Sixth Round: Jesse Aniebonam: DE/OLB: Maryland
It’s clear that the Jets need a pass rusher and they could benefit from an injury this past season. Maryland’s Jesse Aniebonam was injured in the season opener with a leg injury and didn’t see the field again in 2017. However, based on his 2016 resume, New York should take a flier on him in the draft. The injury will likely drive his draft level down this low which would make him the perfect low risk/high reward selection.
In 2016, Aniebonam had nine sacks, 49 tackles, 14 tackles for a loss, and a forced fumble. At 6-3 and 259 pounds he would fit the need for an edge rusher. Even if he may not be a every down player, Aniebonam has shown the ability to get around the edge and get to the quarterback with is something the Jets have desperately lacked in recent memory.
A day two prospect that has fallen because of injury is a gamble the Jets should make, and they have shown they are willing to make drafting Michigan’s Clark in the sixth round last year despite a torn ACL. The Jets must take a hard look at the medicals and feel comfortable with the recovery process. They don’t want anotherDee Millineron their hands. If they think he is worth it, Aniebonam might just be a late steal.
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