15. New York Jets - Justin Scott, DT, Miami (FL)
The New York Jets own three first-round picks in next year's draft, obviously. This presents a major opportunity for the franchise to not only land a QB of the future, but to also find more high-end starters.
The Jets take Justin Scott from Miami (FL). Scott is 6-4 and 303 pounds, so he's an ideal size to matchup well with interior offensive linemen. Scott is definitely someone more of the 'traits' variety, so he'll need some development, but that's also the point here.
With New York having perhaps already shored up the offensive line and other positions on offense in recent years, the team could go full-throttle to build-out the defense as much as possible. Taking Scott and banking on the in-house development would end up paying off in the long-term.
16. Chicago Bears, Quincy Rhodes Jr., EDGE, Arkansas
The Chicago Bears still need some pass-rush help. I'd not be shocked if this team found a way to pull off a major trade for Maxx Crosby at some point before the NFL Draft next April, but there is no indication that type of tradee is happening.
For the long-term, it is more ideal to draft and develop. The Bears take Quincy Rhodes Jr. from Arkansas at pick 16. Last year, he had 15.5 tackles for loss and eight sacks, so he had no trouble creating negative plays. He's also 6-6 and over 270 pounds, so the size is exceptional, too.
Chicago has largely done well building up this roster, but the absence of a legitimate, high-end pass-rush threat is obvious. GM Ryan Poles could also be running out of time to fix this unit, so there could honestly be a major in-season move.
But if Chicago does have their first-round pick next April, EDGE is high on the list.
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