2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-round projections after first bowl weekend

Man, the Jets have been one of the worst teams in football this year, hence the fifth overall draft pick projection if the season were to end today. Nothing has gone right for New York and that’s kind of surprising seeing as some people thought the strength of this team would be Ryan Fitzpatrick under center.

That hasn’t been the case up to this point in the year as Fitzpatrick has already been benched in favor of Geno Smith, who has since been injured, as well as second-year gunslinger Bryce Petty from Baylor.

While New York desperately needs a quarterback, I just can’t see it picking a quarterback in the first round this season. The Jets picked Christian Hackenberg in the second round last year, for some reason, and he has yet to see the field and might not for some time.

However, the Jets do need some help at the cornerback position with Darrelle Revis aging and struggling to keep up with speedy, young wideouts. Quincy Wilson is arguably the top cornerback prospect in this year’s class and he could be a replacement for Revis who many believe should be moved over to safety.

Wilson doesn’t have elite speed, but he is a lockdown cornerback with great ball skills. Have to start somewhere if you’re the Jets.