NFL Draft 2019: 7-Round Mock Draft projections for every team

Passing on Quinnen Williams, the consensus best player available at this point of the draft, would be difficult. The Jets have long coveted a true difference-maker off the edge, though, and with the opportunity to take an elite player at that position, I imagine they would value need over best player available.

The Jets were big spenders this offseason, inking Le’Veon Bell and C.J. Mosley to free agent contracts. They missed out on the Khalil Mack sweepstakes last year, and saw Anthony Barr renege on his commitment to sign with the team this offseason.

I don’t think it’s a foregone conclusion at this point that Kentucky’s Josh Allen is the second edge rusher off the board after Bosa. Florida State’s Brian Burns has been creeping up draft boards for a couple of months, and could find himself firmly in play when New York is on the clock.

With so much edge talent still on the board, the Jets might be smart to shop this pick to a team that covets someone like Williams or maybe even Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins. They could move back a few picks, add some needed draft capital, and then still take Allen, Burns, or even Mississippi State’s Montez Sweat.

Allen is a bit raw, but his ceiling is high once he develops some pass rushing counter moves. He got by during his time in Lexington with a devastating speed rush that many tackles were powerless to combat. If he develops further, Allen could wind up as the NFL sack champion down the road.