Q: The Jets still have big needs at edge rusher and offensive line. Do you think those are positions they will target in Rounds 2 and 3?
A: I would expect the top pass rushers (Kamalei Correa of Boise State and Noah Spence of Eastern Kentucky) to come off the board quickly in Round 2. It may be a situation where they acquire a pass rusher in day three (Victor Ochi of Stony Brook, James Cowser of Southern Utah). There will be talent on the offensive side at their disposal today.
Q: Any names you think make the most sense for the Jets in Rounds 2 and 3?
A: They have had a lot of contact with Joseph Haeg of North Dakota State and Caleb Benenoch of UCLA this week (calls to players and agents). Both are versatile blockers that can play right tackle or guard and even some left tackle. Nick Vannett, a tight end from Ohio State, is another guy they like (scouted him hard at the Senior Bowl, brought him in for an official 30 visit), and if they take him in Round 3, he would immediately be the only complete tight end on the roster.
Q: General manager Mike Maccagnan has played it coy about quarterbacks. Do you think he takes another one, either Friday or Saturday? Christian Hackenberg's name has been mentioned quite a bit. Your thoughts on him maybe landing with the Jets?
A: I expect Hackenberg to be off the board by the 45th pick. Chicago, Miami, and Dallas have a lot of interest. One player the Jets like is Jeff Driskel of Louisiana Tech, who's a last-day pick with a big arm. But I don't know if he's any sort of upgrade over
Bryce Petty.