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Jets Post-Combine 7-Round Mock Draft: O-Line Gets Huge Boost

The New York Jets have a make or break NFL Draft approaching as the team needs to build around Aaron Rodgers in what may be his final season in football

By Nicholas Rome

Feb 28, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas speaks at a press
Feb 28, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas speaks at a press / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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254th Overall Pick - Cornelius Johnson - Wide Receiver

Michigan wide receiver Cornelius Johnson makes a catch against Washington during the first half of
Michigan wide receiver Cornelius Johnson makes a catch against Washington during the first half of / Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK

Through three New York Jets mock drafts, the only player I've mocked to the team three times is Michigan wide receiver Cornelius Johnson. The Wolverines' receiver was hurt by the system he played in as Michigan abandoned the passing game in several of their biggest games.

The best aspect of Johnson's game is his ability to be a vertical threat, as shown with his 4.44 forty-yard dash. Johnson's unique blend of size and speed stands out as a potential day-three pick who becomes an NFL mainstay.

Adding Johnson to a Jets offense that lacks talent at the receiver position could give the team a potential low-cost development piece for the years to come.

257th Overall Pick - Tory Taylor - Punter

Feb 3, 2024; Mobile, AL, USA; National punter Tory Taylor of Iowa (9) punts during the first half of
Feb 3, 2024; Mobile, AL, USA; National punter Tory Taylor of Iowa (9) punts during the first half of / Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports

There's no pick less exciting than your team drafting a punter, but Tory Taylor landing in New York would be a massive win for the Jets. Thomas Morstead is a pending free agent this offseason and the team could add a long-term main starter here at the end of the draft.

At Iowa Taylor became a weapon, helping the Hawkeyes win football games through field positioning. Taylor averaged 46.3 yards per punt, a Big Ten record, with the most career punt yards in NCAA history while landing 32 punts inside the 20.

Taylor wouldn't be a pick that gets fans that excited, however, he could become a weapon for the Jets going forward.

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