April has arrived, signaling the perfect time to fully immerse ourselves in the anticipation and excitement of the NFL draft. This pivotal season might seem never-ending in the football world, but it truly gains momentum once the major waves of free agency settle and college pro days wrap up. At this stage, teams like the Jets, along with their NFL counterparts, start to integrate coaches into the intricate draft process, meticulously crafting their strategic approaches for draft day.
For the Jets, there’s a clear need to address specific gaps within their roster through this draft. However, trying to predict the moves of the newly appointed general manager, Darren Mougey, poses quite a challenge. With no drafting history to dissect and speculate on, there’s an element of mystery surrounding his potential strategies.
To kick off this draft season, we decided to utilize Pro Football Network’s mock draft tool to simulate our first mock draft. This initial attempt didn’t involve any trade maneuvers, allowing us to focus on straightforward selections. Here’s what unfolded in our opening mock draft scenario:
