From Chad Reuter, Draft analyst NFL.com
Draft picks: Darron Lee (No. 20 overall), Christian
Hackenberg (No. 51 overall), Jordan Jenkins (No. 83 overall), Juston Burris
(No. 118 overall), Brandon Shell (No. 158 overall), Lac Edwards (No. 235
overall), Charone Peake (No. 241 overall)
Day 1 grade: A
Day 2 grade: B+
Day 3 grade: B+
Overall grade: A-
The skinny: In five years, Lee has a chance to be one of the
best linebackers in the NFL. This is really good value. Hackenberg is an
enigma, but an okay second-round pick. But if Ryan Fitzpatrick refuses to sign
after that pick, it could mean disaster for 2016. Jenkins is a really good pick
in the third round, and should excel as a linebacker setting the edge and
rushing the passer.
Burris gives good depth in the secondary. Shell will be at
least a long-term swing tackle, if not a future starter for the Jets. Edwards
has a big leg and would have been highly recruited as an undrafted free agent.
I like the Peake pick late in the draft, though he'll need to prove he has the
hands to stick in the league.
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From Sports illustrated (SI.com)
New York Jets: B-
First pick: Darron Lee, LB, Ohio State (No. 20)
Other notable picks: Christian Hackenberg, QB, Penn State
(51); Jordan Jenkins, OLB, Georgia (83); Juston Burris, CB, N.C. State (118)
Not even really sure how to calculate the grade on this one,
if we’re being honest. The Lee selection deserves at least an A-minus—he brings
much-needed athleticism (and a little blitzing ability) to the Jets’
linebacking corps. Call the pick of edge-setting OLB Jordan Jenkins a B,
provided New York can get him on the field. Burris—a 6-foot tall physical
corner—and seventh-round WR Charone Peake bring value to the table, but the
Hackenberg pick throws a wrench into it all. Despite the late buzz about
Hackenberg as a Round 1 possibility, it’s hard to even justify Round 2 given
his play the last two seasons. He certainly does nothing to solve the Jets’
quarterback issue for the coming season—his problems are not a quick fix. Maybe
it pays off in a few years, but that pick looks like a potentially huge misfire
right now. —CB
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From USA Today
From USA Today
New York Jets
Grade: C-
Analysis: The Jets seem to love Penn State QB Christian
Hackenberg more than the masses do, but right now picking him early in the
second round seems like a gamble. New York did well in taking Ohio State LB
Darron Lee in the first, however. He shouldn't have to leave the field in Todd
Bowles’ defense.
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From Pro Football Focus
New York Jets, C-
1 (20) Darron Lee, ILB, Ohio State
2 (51) Christian Hackenberg, QB, Penn State
3 (83) Jordan Jenkins, OLB, Georgia
4 (118) Juston Burris, CB, NC State
5 (158) (from Washington) Brandon Shell, OT, South Carolina
7 (235) (from Los Angeles via Houston and Denver) Lachlan
Edwards, P, Sam Houston State
7 (241) Charone Peake, WR, Clemson
Day 1: We don’t hate Lee as a player, but we saw him as more
of a second- or third-round player than a first-round option. His athleticism
stands out, but it hasn’t translated into the strong coverage ability in
college everyone has projected for him in the NFL. He posted a negative grade
in coverage in 2014, and an average mark in 2015. However, he’s shown to be an
excellent blitzer and that should be a weapon in head coach Todd Bowles’
scheme, which blitzed 43.3 percent of the time last season, third in the NFL.
Day 2: It’s no secret that we haven’t been impressed with
Hackenberg’s on-field performance, and while many in the NFL believe in him to
be a potential reclamation project, he never put together a stretch of strong
play during his three years in college. He graded at -24.7 as a freshman, -41.0
as a sophomore and -12.1 as a junior, all among the worst QB grades in the
nation. Hackenberg’s accuracy has also been among the nation’s worst, to all levels
of the field, and he will have to make major strides to live up to his
second-round value. As for Jenkins, he’s a solid run-stopping outside
linebacker (+14.9 run grade, ninth in the class in 2015), and he’s had two
strong years of production to provide an indication the he’ll be a solid player
in the Jets’ scheme on the edge.
Day 3: Burris has good size and he was productive for NC
State, surrendering only 0.71 yards per cover snap, good for ninth in the draft
class. Shell only allowed seven pressures all year, but he struggled with the
best of the SEC competition.
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From ESPN.com
Thumbs up. The Jets made a big splash with QB Christian
Hackenberg in the second round, a boom-or-bust pick that could shake up the
quarterback depth chart. They overvalued his positive traits (size, arm
strength), ignoring two straight mediocre seasons. Desperation influenced their
decision making. They helped the defense with first-round LB Darron Lee and
third-round OLB Jordan Jenkins, both of whom should contribute immediately.
Lee’s sub-4.5 speed adds a new dimension to the front seven. With seven picks,
the Jets hit their main needs, including punter. They picked Lachlan Edwards in
the seventh.
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From SB Nation
New York Jets
Grade: C
With first-round pick Darron Lee added a much-needed element
of speed to the defense. He can do a lot of things for head coach Todd Bowles.
Picking Christian Hackenberg at No. 51 overall was bizarre. He's a
developmental quarterback with tools. There's a lot of work that has to be done
with him. If it works, he can be good. If it doesn't, it's a high pick that was
wasted. Jenkins is a heady player who just gets the job done. He may not be a
superstar, but he's dependable. Juston Burris is a lanky cornerback who fits
the system. It was a surprise to see the Jets wait so long to take someone on
offense. Ryan Clady is no long a sure thing as a starting left tackle. Charone
Peake was surprisingly available in the seventh round. He has tools and size
that can be developed.
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From Pete Prisco CBSSports.com
Best pick: For me, it was taking Penn State quarterback
Christian Hackenberg in the second round. Contrary to most, I think he will
become a quality starting quarterback.
Questionable move: It was taking Hackenberg. I get it. It's
a questionable move, but no guts, no glory.
Third-day gem: Offensive lineman Brandon Shell. He was a
four-year starter at South Carolina. Doing that in a good conference matters.
He's a big, physical kid who might have to move to right tackle.
Analysis: If Hackenberg develops into a starting
quarterback, which the Jets think he can, this will be a great draft. If he
doesn't, it's a flop. It's that simple. Getting linebacker Darron Lee in the
first was a nice choice.
Grade: B
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