Draft

By Glenn Naughton   One of many under-the-radar events held prior to the NFL draft is the “local pro day” which gives NFL teams an opportunity to scout local talent by bringing in several players who are from, or attended college in the local area. According to NJ.com, the following players are due to attend… Read more

The NFL Draft is still a few weeks away and many fans are starving for Jets draft information. If you fall into that category, be sure to check out our NFL Draft Forum. Some recent topics include: Carson Wentz’s Pro Day Should the Jets trade up in the 1st round? Here is  a Jets Mock… Read more

Here is a press release from the New York Jets about NFL Draft parties. Please note the Thursday night event at Metlife typically ends after the Jets make their selection. March 22, 2016 – The New York Jets will celebrate 2016 Draft Week with two events, one for Season Ticket Holders on Thursday, April 28… Read more

By Glenn Naughton   Not to say that NFL edge rushers ever went out of style, but given the emergence of some of the most prolific passing offenses in the history of the league, it’s never been more important to be able to find a player who can consistently pressure the quarterback when called upon… Read more

By Glenn Naughton   Following up on a story published yesterday in which we discussed the possibility of the Jets choosing the younger brother of current Jets tight end Zach Sudfeld, Indiana quarterback Nate Sudfeld, we caught up with CBS Sports analyst Pete Prisco to ask his opinion on a pair of late-round quarterback prospects… Read more

By Glenn Naughton Whether or not the New York Jets re-sign last season’s franchise record-setting quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, it wouldn’t come as a shock to anyone if General Manager Mike Maccagnan selects a quarterback at some point during the NFL draft.  Barring a tag-and-trade deal of defensive Muhammad Wilkerson, the Jets are unlikely to see… Read more

Any given off-season can define a team’s success on the field for years to come.  That is where the Jets find themselves in going into year two of the Todd Bowles/Mike Maccagnan regime.  Last year was all about spending big in free agency.  This year, with very little room under the salary cap, it will… Read more

Later this month, over three hundred of the very best college football players will be invited to participate in the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Top Executives, Coaching Staffs, Player Personnel Departments and Medical Personnel from all 32 NFL teams will be on hand to evaluate the nation’s top college football players eligible for the upcoming… Read more

Welcome to the 2016 NFL draft scouting series at Jet Nation.   We’ll feature many prospects that the Jets’ front office will be scouting in the weeks to come.   Thanks to the folks at Draft Breakdown for compiling these videos.  It’s a very good website to watch tape on prospects.  Unfortunately, these are mostly media tapes… Read more

The New York Jets have hired a slew of new scouts, as part of GM Mike Maccagnan’s cleansing of the Jet’s scouting department, one which had been underwhelming in production for quite some time.   Here are some of the new hires: Lee Gissendaner: An area scout for the Green Bay Packers, he used to scout… Read more

The New York Jets are getting rave reviews this offseason. The early draft grades are good and this week Courtney Aurillo takes a look at the Jets draft class. https://youtu.be/EaR1gJr5Lho… Read more