2019 NFL Mock Draft: Post-Super Bowl 53 edition

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3. New York Jets: Jawaan Taylor, OT, Florida

One player who has really moved up draft boards over the past couple of weeks is Jawaan Taylor. The massive Florida offensive tackle is listed at 6-5 and 335 pounds and most will see this big player and think he’s just a mauler, but the thinking side of the game is what sets him apart.

This isn’t to say he doesn’t have power, because he does. It was rare to see Taylor overwhelmed and he consistently looked better every season as the year wore on. He now catapults to the top spot for offensive linemen and offers the New York Jets a superior blindside protector to keep Sam Darnold upright.

For the Jets, this will be imperative in trying to get the most out of their No. 3 pick from 2018. Darnold showed potential during his rookie campaign, but New York needs to add a lot around him if they want to have continued success for their signal caller.

Outside of a lineman like Taylor, they’re also going to need some help at receiver — as well as potentially at running back. Both those positions, however, have historically had talented players slide into later rounds in the draft.