The New York Jets have three selections in the top 50 picks of the 2023 NFL Draft, including the 13th overall selection. That draft capital gives plenty of power to general manager Joe Douglas, who seems to be coming off a terrific result in last year’s draft. And he needs that draft class to continue to look good, because the Zach Wilson pick in 2021 still looms large over Douglas’ reputation. As I dive into this mock draft, my goals are two-fold. First, I want to land quarterback Aaron Rodgers. That’s a high-priority assignment. The Rodgers trade — or the lack thereof — is holding up the roster-building process. And second, I want to make sure to build a roster that can win games past Rodgers’ retirement, whether that comes in 2024 or 2025. So let’s land our quarterback. And let’s not lose sight of the future, when the Jets need to stay relevant in a competitive AFC East. Ready? Away we go.
Florida
Minnesota
Kansas State
Stanford
Fresno State