2017 NFL Mock Draft: NFL Conference Championship Edition
By Tyler Brooke
New York Jets fans are still trying to see what Christian Hackenberg has to offer. While the team and its fans may still want the Jets to take another quarterback in the first round, they may want to look at other positions and consider waiting until the 2018 draft to look at another quarterback in the event that Hackenberg doesn’t pan out next year.
With the No. 6 pick, the Jets could look at an edge rusher or a cornerback if they don’t go for a QB. Both positions have a ton of depth this year, but Florida’s Quincy Wilson might be the best pick given who is still on the board here.
Wilson arguably has the highest upside of any cornerback in this class, showcasing some serious shutdown potential. He’s got great size and length at 6-foot-1 and 213 pounds along with the aggressive mindset to press receivers at the line of scrimmage and knock them off of their routes.
While the Gators corner doesn’t have elite speed, he makes up for it with solid technique and natural ball skills. He’ll need to improve against the run to become a more complete player at the next level, but all of the physical tools are there for Wilson to come in and be an instant upgrade over an aging Darrelle Revis.