New York Jets: 7-Round 2018 mock draft if Kirk Cousins signs

GREENVILLE, NC - SEPTEMBER 16: Running back Tyshon Dye #22 of the East Carolina Pirates is tackled by linebacker Tremaine Edmunds #49 and cornerback Brandon Facyson #31 of the Virginia Tech Hokies in the first half at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on September 16, 2017 in Greenville, North Carolina. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) /

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ARLINGTON, TX – NOVEMBER 25: Keke Coutee #20 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders tries to outrun Chance Waz #18 of the Baylor Bears during the game on November 25, 2016 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Texas Tech defeated Baylor 54-35. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images) /

According to NFL.com draft profile, Keke Coutee’s best NFL comparison is John Brown. For Jets fans, a more apt comparison isn’t Brown, though. He’s more a combination of Santana Moss and Wayne Chrebet.

In terms of his devastating speed, his comparison is Moss, and so much so that the Jets could use him as a kickoff and punt returner like they did Moss. It terms of the best way to use him, he’s a quick and agile route runner, much like Chrebet, and the slot is probably the best place to use him, given the nature of slot route running in the NFL, and the fact that more and more teams are utilizing 11 personnel (one back and one tight end).

According to Pro Football Focus Elite, Coutee played 93.7 percent of his snaps in the slot in 2017, and had 72 catches (with seven drops), 1,099 yards, and nine touchdowns as a slot receiver. That kind of production warrants at least a look in the middle rounds and can clearly present problems for a defense.

His speed can also present a mismatch problem, especially if they line him up on the same side as Quincy Enunwa. That speed/strength combo can present a lot of issues. He would be a perfect addition to the Jets offense.

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