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New York Jets: Full post-combine mock draft number one

ByAlan Schechter|
NFL Draft (Photo by Chris Chambers/Getty Images)
NFL Draft (Photo by Chris Chambers/Getty Images)
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Garrett  Bradbury #65 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Garrett Bradbury #65 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Round Three, Pick Four: Garrett Bradbury, C, North Carolina St.

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This choice was a no-brainer…to me. Maybe it would be to some of you as well.

Center is a position of major need for the team, and to date it has not been addressed.Matt ParadisandMitch Morsehave signed elsewhere.

They have also done so without much interest from Maccagnan and the Jets. Why?

Well, they could be looking atJosh Sittonto come in and play center though he hasn’t done it much.

Or, they could have their eyes onGarrett Bradburyfrom North Carolina St.Connor Rodgers, draft expert for Bleacher Report has a day one grade on him.

His footwork is something that jumps off of his tape. Bradbury’s feet are never out of position and he keeps a good center in pass protection.

Bradbury boasts arms that arenearly 32 inches long. That will give him ample opportunity to beat an oncoming pass rusher to the punch. If he makes first contact he can redirect that pass rusher and keep some guy namedSam Darnoldsafe.

According to thePro Football Focusdraft guide, Bradbury’s grades peaked across the board in his final season, including an 84.6 in pass protection.

This is the type of blocker we want around Darnold. Protect the investment with this steal in the third round.

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