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NFL Draft Mock 5.0: Two-round mock, post-free agency

By Ian Cummings

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 03: Defensive lineman Nick Bosa of Ohio State works out during day four of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 3, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 03: Defensive lineman Nick Bosa of Ohio State works out during day four of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 3, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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GAINESVILLE, FL – NOVEMBER 07: Florida Gators helmets sit on the field after the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 7, 2015 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images)
GAINESVILLE, FL – NOVEMBER 07: Florida Gators helmets sit on the field after the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 7, 2015 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images) /

Florida. Jawaan Taylor. 3. player. 30. . Offensive Tackle

The Jets have their franchise quarterback in Sam Darnold, and they’ve placed an emphasis on offense with the hiring of Adam Gase as their head coach. Now, after spending big in free agency on skill position players for Darnold to utilize, the Jets need to make sure he has time to work his magic.

Offensive tackle remains an area of need for the New York Jets after free agency, as the team failed to bring in any high-quality tackles off the open market. Luckily for them, the No. 3 pick provides flexibility, control, and plenty of competent options to choose from.

The Jets could ultimately trade back from the No. 3 spot; they’re rumored to be considering that course of action. But in this mock, they stay put, and fill a pressing need with Florida State tackle Jawaan Taylor.

Depending on your opinion of Taylor, this could be too high for the former Gator. He’s not the best athlete, and his movement can be a bit clunky at times. But Taylor is a heavy-handed blocker who wins off of power, leverage, and focused strength more than anyone else in this class. Even if his ceiling may be a bit limited, he should be able to provide the Jets with high quality tackle play for a long time.

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