Oct 1, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Tyler Nubin (27) reacts to a stop against the Purdue Boilermakers during the second quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
Height: 6-1
Weight: 205
RAS: 2.91
PFF rank: 25th
What to know: As you can see by Nubin’s 2.91 RAS, he did not test well athletically during this pre-draft process. Contributing to that low RAS figure was a 4.59 second 40-time, a 4.51 second shuttle and a 7.2 second 3-cone. However, on tape, he has been a ball-hawk throughout his career, totaling 12 interceptions and 11 pass breakups the last three seasons. He’s also been a sound tackler, and versatile, playing both deep and in the box regularly in college. The Giants lost Xavier McKinney in free agency and currently have only three safeties on their roster.
In a little over two weeks, the Panthers will be on the clock and one of the best three-day periods in the sports calendar will commence.
The Jets enter this year’s draft with less needs than any draft in recent memory.
That is a testament to the roster that general manager Joe Douglas has built.
There are still positions that need work but the Jets should have more directions they can go this year than in the past few years.
We used the PFF mock draft simulator to help us out and here is what we came up with for the Jets 2023 Draft:
Round 1, No. 13 overall: TRADE
Sending the No. 13 pick to the Rams for a 2023 second-round pick (No. 36 overall), a 2023 third-round pick (No. 77 overall) and a 2024 first-round pick.
The top two offensive tackles were already drafted with Paris Johnson and Broderick Jones both going in the top 10.
Ohio State wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, a wild card for the Jets here, went a pick before we were on the clock.
I considered Northwestern lineman Peter Skoronski but he is more of a guard than a tackle.
Without a lot of attractive options at 13, I decided to deal the pick.
Don’t kill me over the fairness of the trade.
The PFF simulator accepted the trade.
I dropped out of the first round but picked up a first-rounder next year and two Day 2 picks this year.
This gives us the flexibility to move back into the first round with the extra picks or sit tight.
Next year, we will have an extra first-round pick in case we need to move up to draft a quarterback if Aaron Rodgers is one and done with the Jets.
Round 2, No. 36 overall (acquired in trade with Rams): Dawand Jones, OT, Ohio State
After moving out of the first round, we take the best tackle still on the board.
Jones is a monster at 6-foot-8 and 374 pounds. His wingspan is 87 ¾ inches.
We can slot him in at right tackle and let Mekhi Becton and Duane Brown fight it out for the left tackle spot.
Protecting Aaron Rodgers is a priority and Jones will help the Jets do that.
Round 2, No. 42 overall: Daiyan Henley, LB, Washington State
Previous Pick: Luke Wypler, C, Ohio State
Henley is a repeat from last week, although we take him one spot higher this week. The Jets are not likely to keep both of their second-round picks. One is most likely going to be sent to the Packers in a deal for Rodgers. If they stay here, linebacker is a position that needs to be addressed. They need a third linebacker right now and C.J. Mosley is not going to play forever. It is time to start building depth at the position.
Round 2, No. 43 overall: Felix Anudike-Uzomah, Edge, Kansas State
Previous Pick: Daiyan Henley, LB, Washington State
You can’t have enough edge rushers.
Anudike-Uzomah had 20 ½ sacks in three seasons at Kansas State and can give the Jets some depth on the edge to go along with Carl Lawson, John Franklin-Myers, Jermaine Johnson and Micheal Clemons.
The Jets don’t need him to start right away but he can play special teams and become a starter later.
Round 3, No. 77 overall (acquired in trade with Rams): Nathaniel Dell, WR, Houston
Dell was a team captain at Houston, something the Jets love.
He is undersized at 5-8, 165 pounds but was highly productive in college.
He led FBS in receiving yards (1,398) and receiving touchdowns (17) in 2022.
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