2021 NFL Mock Draft, post-free agency: Browns land Micah Parsons, Falcons shock with Kyle Pitts
By Randy Gurzi
Zach Wilson. player. 30. Scouting Report. QB. BYU. Pick Analysis. 2
The New York Jets have decided to go all-in this offseason as they’re trying to revamp their roster. They added talent on both sides of the ball, coming to terms with pass rusher Carl Lawson and wide receiver Corey Davis early on in the process. They weren’t done there either as they also signed former Jacksonville wideout Keelan Cole to a one-year deal and safety Lamarcus Joyner.
These moves all make them a much better roster but the question from here is whether or not they believe in Sam Darnold as their quarterback. The truth is, Darnold could still find himself having a solid career but he probably needs a fresh start — and the Jets probably do as well. With a new front office and first-year head coach Robert Saleh having no ties to the former No. 3 overall pick, they’re likely ready for their own guy as well.
Enter Zach Wilson, who lands with New York at No. 2 in this mock. Wilson is a player with a huge ceiling but he might have more concerns than players such as Justin Fields considering he really only had one season of elite play. Still, he showed enough leadership and gamesmanship in his 2020 campaign that he leaps to No. 2 in this mock.