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2018 NFL Draft: New York Jets 7-round mock draft in September

By Randy Gurzi

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 16: Sam Darnold #14 of the USC Trojans makes a pass during the second quarter against the Texas Longhorns at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 16, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 16: Sam Darnold #14 of the USC Trojans makes a pass during the second quarter against the Texas Longhorns at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 16, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /
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TAMPA, FL – JANUARY 09: Defensive lineman Jonathan Allen #93 of the Alabama Crimson Tide looks to rush in the second quarter against offensive tackle Mitch Hyatt #75 of the Clemson Tigers in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL – JANUARY 09: Defensive lineman Jonathan Allen #93 of the Alabama Crimson Tide looks to rush in the second quarter against offensive tackle Mitch Hyatt #75 of the Clemson Tigers in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

Round 2 (via Seattle): Mitch Hyatt, OT — Clemson

After getting Nick Chubb with their first pick in Round 2 — which is essentially like a late first-round pick thanks to their record — the Jets are on the board again thanks to a deal in which they sent defensive end Sheldon Richardson to the Seattle Seahawks. With this pick they decide to try and shore up the left side of their offensive line and tab Clemson tackle Mitch Hyatt.

After seeing D’Brickashaw Ferguson retire following the 2015 season, the Jets have been looking for a steadying force on that side. Ryan Clady was the guy for eight games in 2016, but injuries kept him sidelined too often. This year it’s Kelvin Beachum, but the 28-year old may just be a stop-gap solution.

As for Hyatt, he’s the real deal. The Tigers have loved what he’s given to them and scouts rave about his ability to play at the next level. According to David Kenyon of Bleacher Report, Hyatt could have gone pro this season — if he was allowed to. In a May 2016 piece, Kenyon named Hyatt one of the 10 Most NFL-ready players who weren’t eligible to enter the draft just yet. In 2018 he will be, and could be a solid addition here.

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