New York Jets: 7-Round 2018 mock draft one week away

When you look at Armstrong’s stat sheet, 2017 doesn’t look good when comparing it to 2016. He went from 20 tackles for loss to 9.5 and 10 sacks to two, but you also have to realize that he went from a pass first rusher to a run first rusher, and that role didn’t fit his skill set.

The 2016 Armstrong is more of what he can be in the NFL. He has all the skills scouts want to see in an edge rusher — acceleration, speed, good moves, and explosiveness. Another quality trait is his endless motor. Armstrong gives 100 percent all the time. His effort is consistent till the whistle.

Even if he’s the pass rusher, he’s quick to answer the bell if it’s a run. Armstrong’s speed and athleticism allow his to pursue running backs and limit their gains.

According to Pro Football Focus Elite, the Jets edge rushers only had 75 quarterback pressures for all of 2017. That was lower than the top four players in the NFL. Even though he’s being drafted in the third round here, Armstrong can make an immediate impact on the Jets pass rush. You can see the Jets pressure go up, and in turn their turnover total will too.