New York Jets: 2018 Offseason predictions through the draft

FLORHAM PARK, NJ - JANUARY 21: New York Jets Owner Woody Johnson (C) poses with new General Manager Mike Maccagnan (L) and new Head Coach Todd Bowles after they were introduced to the media during a press conference on January 21, 2015 in Florham Park, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Schultz /Getty Images) /

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ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 02: Isaiah Wynn #77 of the Georgia Bulldogs celebrates beating the Auburn Tigers in the SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 2, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Like the last pick, this pick is a necessity for the Jets. Some people don’t like taking offensive linemen early, but there’s a precedent in successful linemen going in the first two rounds of the NFL Draft, even with the Jets. Mangold and D’Brickashaw Ferguson were both first round picks (in the same draft mind you), and Mawae was a second round pick by Seattle.

In addition, the Pro Football Hall of Fame website lists members by draft round, and 144 members are first or second round pick. Of those 144, 26 either were two-way players that played on the offensive line or pure offensive linemen. That includes 15 top-10 picks and four No. 1 overall picks.

You need to run the football in the NFL to be successful, and Wynn is a powerful and tenacious run blocker, something not often seen at the college level. He’s also an asset in pass blocking. He can play in all the position on the line, which makes him an even more valuable player in the draft. He began his college career as a guard, but shifted to left tackle this season. His size lends him to the interior, either guard or center, but he’s shown ability to handle edge rushers this season.

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