New York Jets build all around Sam Darnold in 7-round 2020 mock draft
By Randy Gurzi
Scouting Report. Round 1. Pick 11. Pick Analysis. Jedrick Wills. OT. player. 829
The Jets first pick comes at No. 11 overall and it will be tempting to grab a receiver here. However, they wait as there is another more pressing concern for New York, the offensive line. Last season, the unit as a whole was bad and that had a lot do with the slow start to the season. It also played a big part in Sam Darnold’s turnover problem.
Far too often, the pocket would get muddied and he just didn’t have the space he needed to make his throws. In addition to the pocket crumbling, the ground game was also an issue. According to NFL.com, New York was 31st overall in rushing yards with just 78.6 per game.
Some of the blame falls on Le’Veon Bell, who wasn’t the same player he was prior to his holdout in Pittsburgh, but just as much falls on the line.
With all that being said, the Jets get one of the better tackles in the draft by taking Jedrick Wills from Alabama at No. 11. Wills primarily played at right tackle but he has enough talent to play on the left side as well — it all depends where the team feels he can do the most good.
Either way, he will be a huge upgrade at a position of great need.