After a promising start to the 2022 season, the New York Jets went out with a whimper, not a bang. New York lost its final six games of the season after a 7-4 start and was eliminated from playoff contention by the end of Week 17 action. Still, there were a lot of positives to take away from this season, particularly in their rookie class. Wide receiver Garrett Wilson is a top contender for this year’s Offensive Rookie of the Year award. Running back Breece Hall played like a stud before his season ended prematurely with a knee injury. Cornerback Sauce Gardner should run away with this year’s Defensive Rookie of the Year award after becoming the first rookie cornerback to be named a First-Team All-Pro since Ronnie Lott in 1981. Other young players like defensive tackle Quinnen Williams and offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker moved the needle in a big way this season. So even after a devastating end to the season that led to the team’s mutual decision to part ways with offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur, the Jets look like they’re just a quarterback and upgraded offensive line away from being real playoff contenders as soon as next year. With that being said, here’s a look at what I think New York should do come the draft, keeping in mind that it’s early in the draft cycle and a lot could change before April.
Ohio State
TCU
Utah
Georgia