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New York Jets: 2018 Offseason predictions, 7-round mock draft, Vol. 2.0

By Michael Pallas

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)
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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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – NOVEMBER 26: Tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins #88 of the New York Jets attempts to make a catch against cornerback James Bradberry #24 of the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter of the game at MetLife Stadium on November 26, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The play was originally called a touchdown, but was reviewed, ruled as an incomplete pass and reversed. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – NOVEMBER 26: Tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins #88 of the New York Jets attempts to make a catch against cornerback James Bradberry #24 of the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter of the game at MetLife Stadium on November 26, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The play was originally called a touchdown, but was reviewed, ruled as an incomplete pass and reversed. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

Re-Sign: Austin Seferian-Jenkins

If there’s one player on this list that is a must re-sign on offense, it’s tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins. There are two good things that make this a must. He wants to play here, and the Jets haven’t had a quality tight end for a long time.

Seferian-Jenkins set career highs in targets, yards and catches in 2017. To be frank, if he had a better quarterback, he could’ve been a top tight end in the league, given the youth on the wide receiver corps.

The grades by Pro Football Focus Elite showed his versatility in 2017. According to them, when he lined up as an in-line tight end, he had a drop rate of 3.85 percent which was the second-lowest among tight ends in the NFL. Additionally when he lined up in the slot, he caught all the balls they deemed catchable and had a higher catch rate (catches/targets) than the man deemed to be the toughest matchup at tight end in the NFL, Rob Gronkowski.

He already reportedly turned down a contract offer. However, that was likely due to length over money. He must be an offensive priority.

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