New York Jets: 7-Round 2018 mock draft in mid-April

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HOUSTON, TX – DECEMBER 28: Byron Pringle #9 of the Kansas State Wildcats celebrates after a 79 yard touchdown reception against the Texas A&M Aggies in the AdvoCare V100 Texas Bowl on December 28, 2016 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX – DECEMBER 28: Byron Pringle #9 of the Kansas State Wildcats celebrates after a 79 yard touchdown reception against the Texas A&M Aggies in the AdvoCare V100 Texas Bowl on December 28, 2016 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /

Pringle has some history with the law, but that was as a teenager. He’s going to have to prove to scouts that he’s changed from that past. That also has led to a major concern for the 2018 NFL Draft. He’s a 24-year old (25-year old before the end of the season) developmental project who had trouble with drops at Kansas State.

Pringle has a rare combination of physicality and speed. He creates separation through physicality and his ability to break. He can get to top speed quicker than corners can anticipate. This allowed Pringle to average 27.1 yards per catch in 2017.

Even though he’s a project wide receiver, he’s another kill two birds with one stone player in this draft for the Jets. He can give them a player at a position of need while he’s developing as a receiver. He averaged 27.6 yards per kickoff return and had two touchdowns in his two years in Manhattan, KS.

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He has shown to shape up his life since his teenage years, because there’s no mention of him on the police fodder. So, if Pringle can shape up as a football player, he could add needed depth to the wide receiving corps and give the Jets a weapon as a kick returner.