Class of 2017 Will Turn Team Around
The Jets continued to address their secondary by selecting safety Marcus Maye in the second round. Some have called the pick a reach but if general manager Mike Maccagnan believes he can compliment Adams for years to come then reaching a few picks won’t matter.
The Jets third round pick featured an athletic freak in wide receiver ArDarius Stewart. New York continued to address the offense by selecting Jordan Leggett, a tight end out of Clemson, in the fifth round. Both players could make a difference immediately, especially with the recent injuries to the Jets wide receivers.
This class will turn the ailing Jets around. The two playmakers added in the secondary will be the cornerstone in the defensive backfield much like Darrelle Revis was. Although some fans and analysts wanted New York to grab a cornerback with their second pick, any help in the secondary is much needed.
Although Stewart is entering the NFL as a raw talent he has drawn extremely impressive reviews in rookie mini camp. Connor Hughes of NJ.com has said that Stewart looks the most pro ready of the Jets rookie receivers.
Stewart might never become a number one wide receiver but if the third round pick can turn into a developed number two, the pick will be a success.
The last potential starter for New York is its fifth round pick. Leggett posted good numbers at Clemson and fell a little bit in the draft due to some issues. The same report which said that Stewart looked the most pro ready said that Leggett had some technique issues and dropped some easy passes in rookie camp. However, if he can develop his skills he can become a starter in the NFL and become a nice security blanket for the Jets next franchise quarterback.
By Josh Silverman - May 14, 2017
