2021 NFL Mock Draft: Mac Jones explodes into top 5 in final edition

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 11: Mac Jones #10 of the Alabama Crimson Tide in action during the third quarter of the College Football Playoff National Championship game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Hard Rock Stadium on January 11, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

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ATHENS, GEORGIA – NOVEMBER 21: Azeez Ojulari #13 of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts after sacking Will Rogers #2 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the final minutes of the second half at Sanford Stadium on November 21, 2020 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Pick Analysis. EDGE. Azeez Ojulari. Scouting Report. Georgia. 23. player. 30

The main need for the Jets after dealing Sam Darnold this offseason is quarterback and with them taking Zach Wilson with the No. 2 overall pick, they can start looking at other needs such as cornerback, tackle, running back, receiver, cornerback, edge rusher, linebacker, or even tight end. Yes, the Jets need just about everything which isn’t surprising given how bad they’ve been.

I could see New York reaching for a running back like Travis Etienne here to help boost that offense with Wilson at quarterback. But defense may be the way to go.

Azeez Ojulari would be a safe pick here as one of the top edge rushers in the draft and he’s coming off his best season with Georgia, recording 31 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss and 9.5 sacks. He also had two pass breakups and four forced fumbles.

The Jets’ defense needs a ton of work, but they could start building around a 6-3, 240-pound edge rusher like Ojulari here.

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