New York Jets: 7 Top options in 2018 NFL Free Agency

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FOXBORO, MA – SEPTEMBER 22: Nate Solder #77 of the New England Patriots keeps an eye on Adrian Clayborn #94 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of their 23-3 win at Gillette Stadium on September 22, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images) /

3. Nate Solder, OT

Nate Solder has had an up and down career as a pass blocker. He showed improvement from years 1-4, and then in the last two, his pass blocking has gone down. According to Pro Football Focus Elite, he allowed pressures on 6.3 percent of his pass block snaps (weighted toward sacks) in 2017, which results in a pass blocking efficiency of 93.7. That was his lowest grade of his career.

His run blocking has been steadier, according to PFF. In five of his seven seasons he’s been given a final grade in their season summary that ranks above average, and in their 2017 grade out of 100, he was given an 83.2, which was 12th best in the NFL among qualified tackles.

The fact that his pass blocking is inconsistent, and his run blocking is more consistent, makes him a prime candidate for a move to the right side if the Jets sign him. Kelvin Beachum is a more consistent pass blocker, but having them together might bring out the best in the other.

According to PFF, the Jets had the third-worst run blocking line in the NFL in 2017. Adding Solder would be an instant upgrade, and help the running game immensely.

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