The New York Jets entered the 2024 NFL Draft on April 25 with seven picks over the three-day draft, but now have eight following a first-round trade with the Minnesota Vikings.
The Jets traded down one spot to No. 11, and selected Penn State offensive tackle Olu Fashanu. The Jets also sent pick No. 203 to the Vikings in exchange for 129 and 157. On Friday, they traded up with the Carolina Panthers to take Western Kentucky wide receiver Malachi Corley with the 65th pick. The Jets sent the Panthers Nos. 72 and 157 to move up.
They started Saturday with a trade as well, sending No. 111 in the fourth round to the Green Bay Packers for Nos. 126 and 190.
Keep coming back here throughout the draft for analysis and grades for each Jets pick.
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Round 1
No. 11 (via Vikings): Olu Fashanu, OT, Penn State
How he fits
In the debate between need and want, the Jets went with need. With a pair of thirtysomething free agents at the tackle spots, the Jets opted to lay a foundation for the future with Fashanu. He likely will get thrown in as a rookie, and could become an anchor for the next decade. As tempting as drafting tight end Brock Bowers was, the Jets made the right move. Fashanu is a left tackle, and that’s important for the Jets’ future. — Scott Dochterman
Dane Brugler’s analysis
“As a pass blocker, Fashanu moves with athletic body control and is technically diverse with his ambidextrous hands to mix up his timing and sit down versus pass rushers (finished his career with zero sacks allowed on 733 pass-blocking snaps over 29 games). Though he flashes power and mobility in the run game, he tends to get overextended and struggles to sustain the point of attack (shows much better balance in reverse rather than moving forward).
“Overall, Fashanu is a work in progress as a run blocker but above average in pass protection, because of his body quickness, anchor versus power and attention to detail. He projects as a long-term starting left tackle in the NFL with Pro Bowl upside.”
Zack Rosenblatt’s analysis
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Scott Dochterman’s grade: A
Round 1 grades for all 32 picks
Round 2
No picks
Round 3
No. 65 (via Panthers): Malachi Corley, WR, Western Kentucky
How he fits
The Jets moved up seven spots to pick up one of the most productive receivers in college football the last three years. Corley (5-10 1/2, 207 pounds) totaled 253 catches for 2,968 yards and 29 TDs over his last three seasons. In 2022, he led college football in yards after the catch and missed tackles forced by a receiver. Known as “the YAC King,” Corley averaged 9.2 yards after the catch in his last two years combined. He’s physical, tough and made to play the slot in the NFL. Expect him to make some tough catches for Aaron Rodgers. — Scott Dochterman
Dane Brugler’s analysis
“Corley needs to be more controlled in his breaks and tempo to consistently separate as a route runner, but he is dynamic with the ball in his hands. He has the speed, physicality and contact balance ideal for a slot role that uses motions, jet sweeps and quick screens. His NFL comparison is somewhere between Deebo Samuel and Amari Rodgers — which is a wide spectrum.
Zack Rosenblatt’s analysis
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Scott Dochterman’s grade: A
Grades for every pick in Rounds 2 and 3
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— New York Jets (@nyjets) April 27, 2024
Round 4
No. 126 (via Packers)
No. 129 (via Vikings)
No. 135 (via Ravens)
Round 5
No picks
Round 6
No. 185
No. 190 (via Packers)
Round 7
No. 257 (compensatory)
(Photo of Malachi Corley: Darryl Oumi / Getty Images)
