Draft

Pick the Jets Draft Picks Contest It is contest time JetNation. With the draft rapidly approaching we want you to play GM and tell us who the Jets will be drafting in rounds 1 through 3 of this year’s draft. All you need to do is: Tell us who you think the Jets will draft… Read more

All Jets fans remember the 99 yard touchdown catch made by Giant’s wide receiver Victor Cruz which may have very well sunk the Jets 2011 playoff hopes.  With the safety position being a concern video analysis of the Cruz play helps in understanding specific defensive formations along with the safeties responsibilities and what the Jets will… Read more

Alex Marvez from FoxSports.com is reporting that the Jets will bring in Notre Dame WR Michael Floyd for a visit. [tweet_embed id=189030811654299649] Draft Daddy has Floyd ranked as the 2nd highest WR in this draft.  There are doubts that he will be there when the Jets are on the clock with the 16th pick in… Read more

The New York Jets have announced that they will be holding a draft day party at Metlife Stadium on Thursday, April 26th.  Here is their official press release on the event. The Jets have announced that the team will host its annual draft party at MetLife Stadium on Thursday, April 26. Admission is free and… Read more

It has been thought the Jets would target a pass rushing linebacker early in the 2012 draft.  Melvin Ingram (South Carolina), Courtney Upshaw (Alabama) or Andre Branch (Clemson) are considered favorites at this position to be chosen within the first two rounds, but some sources have indicated this might not be the case. According to Sports Illustrated… Read more

Now that the NFL has announced compensatory picks there is a clear picture of where the Jets will be choosing in this year’s draft.  The team was recently awarded four additional picks under NFL compensation rules but these four picks may not be traded under any circumstances.  There are a total of 253 picks in this year’s draft… Read more

Here’s some current and follow up analysis from the NFL combine: Safety: Mark Barron (Alabama) – Widely considered the top safety available in the draft, he has good measurable, six feet one inch, 213 pounds.  Unfortunately Barron is recovering from surgery and was not able to participate in any of the on field activities.  He… Read more

Here’s some more current and follow up analysis from the NFL combine: Defensive Linemen: Fletcher Cox (Mississippi State) – He is an athletic lineman who fits in either a 4-3 or 3-4 scheme.  Cox has good physical attributes, six feet four inches, 298 pounds with long arms (34 ½”).  He performed very well in drills… Read more

Here’s some current and follow up analysis from the NFL combine: Wide Receivers: Alshon Jeffery (South Carolina) – After having strong physical measurements, he raised some red flags, when deciding not to participate in any of the agility portion of the combine, for no particular reason.  This brings up questions about his speed and overall… Read more

The combine is here and hundreds of NFL hopefuls are in Indianapolis to show their physical and athletic abilities.  Here’s some analysis of current results for those players often linked to the Jets as possible picks. Wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (South Carolina) was rumored to be overweight and out of shape causing his draft stock… Read more

“With the 16th pick in the 2012 NFL draft, the New York Jets select Dontari Poe Defensive Tackle Memphis”.  The boos ring out from Radio City Music Hall from the many Jets fans in attendance and the cringing faces of those reading this now on JetNation.  Poe is an interesting player in this year’s draft.  His… Read more