2018 NFL Draft: New York Jets get their franchise quarterback in team mock

Round Three: Orlando Brown, OT, Oklahoma

We previously talked about getting and building an offensive line in front of Josh Rosen. When Orlando Brown was sitting on the board in round three, it was a move that had to be made.

He comes with a great pedigree. His Dad was also Orlando Brown, and he was a lineman in this league for 11 seasons. Brown is a huge man, standing at 6-8, and weighing in at 360 pounds. It will be hard for opponents to move a man this size out of the way. Here are some of his accomplishments (via Lance Zierlein):

"Brown lived up to the hype in 2015 when given his chance, starting all 13 games at left tackle, earning Freshman All-American and honorable mention All-Big 12 accolades. He used his elite length, massive frame, and improving agility to start every game in his sophomore campaign, second-team Associated Press All-American and Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year honors. Brown was again among the best tackles in the country in 2017, receiving Outland Trophy finalist, first-team AP All-American, and All-Big 12 notice for protecting Baker Mayfield’s blind side."

The Jets currently have Kelvin Beachum at left tackle and Brandon Shell at the right tackle spot. Zierlein talks about Brown as a right tackle, but Beachum has been good not great. A man with this type of size should be able to find his way to the left side with a bit of seasoning.

As expected based on his size, Brown is an anchor blocking for Baker Mayfield in the passing game. He kick and his slide step is solid, and he is fairly aggressive against his opponent with his hands. He may not be as athletic as we want, and we see that in that he gets a little handsy. Brown grabs a bit and that could lead to more holding calls at the next level.

The technique in the run game needs help. Brown takes the first level opponent out easily, but at the second level sometimes he overruns his man. He must be careful of his assignments. Missing his man will take him to the bench.

That all being said, he would be an excellent choice here. Nobody said that Brown takes over as starting left tackle tomorrow. But he is a good investment as someone worth training for a future starting role.