{"id":12126,"date":"2012-04-27T12:29:20","date_gmt":"2012-04-27T16:29:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jetnation.com\/?p=12126"},"modified":"2012-04-27T12:33:58","modified_gmt":"2012-04-27T16:33:58","slug":"jets-draft-day-2-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/miletestsite.com\/jets\/2012\/04\/27\/jets-draft-day-2-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"Jets Draft Day 2 Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"

Now that day one\/round one of the NFL draft is over it is time to preview day two, which includes rounds two and three.\u00a0 The Jets currently hold a pick in each round, 2nd<\/sup> – #15\/47 (overall) 3rd<\/sup> #14\/77 (overall), and they will have many options as first round talent slips into later rounds.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Here are some names and analysis of players\/positions to watch as potential picks for the Jets on day two of the NFL Draft:<\/p>\n

Offensive Line:<\/h2>\n

Cordy Glenn – G\/OT (Georgia):<\/strong> He had been projected as a first round pick even thought to be a potential pick for the Jets at #16.\u00a0 Glenn has tremendous size and athletic ability, could be a day one starter, would be a great value at #47.<\/p>\n

Jonathan Martin \u2013 OT (Stanford):<\/strong> Was considered a top 15 prospect at one point but some disappointing workouts lead to his slide.\u00a0 At Stanford he played under now San Francisco 49er\u2019s head coach Jim Harbaugh and was the blindside protector for number one overall pick quarterback Andrew Luck.\u00a0 Martin will get strong consideration from the Jets if available at #47.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Bobby Massie \u2013 OT (Ole Miss):<\/strong>\u00a0 Had been looked at as a late first to middle second round prospect and would likely be gone before the #47 pick but with Glenn\/Martin still on the board Massie might get pushed down.\u00a0 He has great measurements, 6\u20196\u201d 316 pound with 35\u201d arms, he is considered a good right tackle prospect and could compete for a starting spot in his first year.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

Amini Silatolu \u2013 G\/OT (Midwestern):<\/strong> A division two prospect who has impressed NFL scouts and had been in the first round conversation.\u00a0 The level of competition he faced may have teams backing off some as bigger school prospects remain.\u00a0 It wouldn\u2019t be surprising to see Silatolu fall to the Jets in the third at #77 and he might be too good to pass up.<\/p>\n

Mitchell Schwartz \u2013 OT (California):<\/strong> He played against top notch opponents in the PAC-12 and has started 51 games at tackle in his collegiate career playing a majority on the left side.\u00a0 His brother Geoff Schwartz is currently an NFL lineman.\u00a0 At 6\u20195\u201d 318 pounds he has the potential to be a real steal in the third round for the Jets.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Running Back:<\/h2>\n

Lamar Miller \u2013 (Miami):<\/strong> Probably considered the best running back remaining in the draft since Trent Richardson (Alabama), Doug Martin (Boise State) and David Wilson (Virginia Tech) all went in the first round.\u00a0 Miller had 1,272 yards rushing with a 5.6 per carry average and 17 receptions last season for the Hurricanes.\u00a0 He also impressed at the NFL combine running a 4.38 forty time at 5\u201911\u201d 212 pounds.\u00a0 Miller will get strong consideration if he last till the Jets second round pick.\u00a0<\/p>\n

LaMichael James \u2013 (Oregon):<\/strong> Considered a change of pace back James is only 5\u20198″ but is known as an explosive runner with breakaway speed amassing 2,015 yards from scrimmage last season for the Ducks.\u00a0 Probably a reach for the Jets at #47 but if available at #77 would be intriguing.<\/p>\n

Isaiah Pead \u2013 (Cincinnati):<\/strong> Pead was the Senior Bowl MVP and the Jets have been rumored to be interested for awhile.\u00a0 He had a nice 2011 season with over 1,200 yards rushing but his receiving skills make him even more valuable with 39 receptions for 319 yards. He could be a replacement for LaDainian Tomlison if available at #77.<\/p>\n

Robert Turbin \u2013 (Utah State):<\/strong> The Jets have already shown interest having Turbin in for a visit.\u00a0 A big back at 5\u201910\u201d 222 pounds but still ran a 4.44 forty time and had a 6.1 yard per carry average last season.\u00a0 The Jets will likely look for him at #77 since #47 seems a bit high for a small school prospect, but with three running backs taken on day one his value maybe rising.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

Defensive End\/Linebacker:<\/h2>\n

Courtney Upshaw- (Alabama):<\/strong> Once considered a first round lock and often mocked to the Jets at #16, Upshaw slide out of the first round.\u00a0 Having played in a 3-4 system under Coach Nick Saban Upshaw seems like a perfect fit for the Jets defense.\u00a0 He had a solid collegiate career but became a \u201cman without a country,\u201d as NFL scouts felt he had no true position given his measurements and abilities.\u00a0 It will be surprising to see a talented player fall much longer even with these concerns.\u00a0 The Jets may need to trade up from #47 if they want to secure Upshaw.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Andre Branch \u2013 (Clemson):<\/strong>\u00a0 Was worked out by Rex Ryan personally at his pro-day.\u00a0 Branch has the size, 6\u20194\u201d 259 pounds 34\u2019 arms, and speed, 4.6 forty, you look for in an outside linebacker.\u00a0 He recorded 9.5 sacks and 16 tackles for loss last season. \u00a0\u00a0With Upshaw still on the board, the Jets may have a shoot at Branch at #47.<\/p>\n

Ronelle Lewis \u2013 (Oklahoma):<\/strong>\u00a0 Lewis is a versatile hard hitter who could play inside or outside backer.\u00a0 He moves well in space to defend the pass, stout against the run and can rush the passer.\u00a0 The Jets have shown interest hosting him for a visit.\u00a0 Lewis was rumored to be coveted by the Cowboys at #45 but since they have traded that pick away to acquire Morris Claiborne the Jets may have an opportunity to land Lewis at #47.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Wide Receiver:<\/h2>\n

Stephen Hill \u2013 (Georgia Tech):<\/strong> Was the combine wonder\u00a0posting a 4.36 forty at 6\u20194\u201d 215 pounds but limited route running and only 49 career receptions for the Yellow Jackets pushed him out of round one.\u00a0 While raw Hill has great potential and probably won\u2019t last until #47 so the Jets may need to trade up if they want him.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Alshon Jeffery \u2013 (South Carolina):<\/strong>\u00a0 Jeffery has solid collegiate numbers in the tough SEC conference, should have been a first round lock, but concerns about his weight and work ethics drove his stock down.\u00a0 At 6\u20193\u2019 216 pounds with big hands (10 \u00bc inches) running a 4.5 forty, Jeffery has all the necessary attributes to be a starting NFL receiver.\u00a0 With Hill still around the big possession receiver, Jeffery, the Jets want may fall to them at #47.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Chris Givens \u2013 (Wake Forest):<\/strong> Would be a great value pick at #77 with 83 receptions for 1,330 yards last season Givens has 4.4 forty speed and has drawn some comparisons to Pittsburgh’s Mike Wallace.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ruben Randle \u2013 (LSU):<\/strong> Another tall\/big 6\u20193\u201d 210 pounds, receiver out of the SEC.\u00a0 Randle ran a 4.55 forty at the NFL combine.\u00a0 He has good hands with big play ability recording 17.3 yards per reception last season.\u00a0 Would likely need to be taken at #47 since he would not last until #77.<\/p>\n

Mohamed Sanu \u2013 (Rutgers):<\/strong> The local product the Jets had for a visit has good size and excellent hands.\u00a0 At 6\u20192\u201d 211 pounds, not known as a burner 4.66 forty, Sanu is a good route runner who will catch the ball and put up an impressive 115 receptions for 1,206 yards for the Scarlet Knights last year.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Defensive Back:<\/h2>\n

Brandon Taylor \u2013 Safety (LSU):<\/strong> Playing against elite competition in the SEC Taylor recorded 71 tackles, 5 pass defenses and 2 interceptions last year for the Tigers.\u00a0 He is considered a hard hitter who doesn\u2019t shy away from contact with good range and 4.5 forty speed.\u00a0 The Jets will be looking at Taylor in round three.<\/p>\n

Josh Robinson \u2013 Cornerback (Central Florida):<\/strong> A small school prospect Robinson ran a 4.29 forty at the NFL combine and is known for his man-to-man coverage skills.\u00a0 Rex Ryan loves his coverage guys and Robinson might be too good to pass on at #77.<\/p>\n

Markelle Martin \u2013 Safety (Oklahoma State):<\/strong> He has been unable to perform workouts before the draft due to injury, so his stock has fallen.\u00a0 Martin had 74 tackles and 11 pass defenses for the Cowboys last season but only 3 career interceptions.\u00a0 He is considered to have good range and might be available at #77 due to his lack of workouts.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Jayron Hosely \u2013 Cornerback (Virginia Tech):<\/strong> It was recently released that Hosely failed a drug test at the NFL combine, so this of course hurts his draft status.\u00a0 He is a gifted athlete running a 4.38 forty at the combine and amassed 9 interceptions in 2010 and 3 in 2011 along with 32 pass defenses in those years.\u00a0 The Jets might take a chance, even after the failed test, on such a talented player falling to them at #77.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Trumaine Johnson \u2013 Cornerback\/Safety (Montana):<\/strong> A small school prospect with good size 6\u20192\u2019 204 pounds, and runs a 4.6 forty.\u00a0 Johnson ended his collegiate career at Montana with 36 pass defenses and 15 interceptions.\u00a0 It has been rumored the Patriots are interested in him it is unlikely he will fall to the Jets at #77 so they will need to consider using their second round pick.<\/p>\n

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Now that day one\/round one of the NFL draft is over it is time to preview day two, which includes rounds two and three.\u00a0 The Jets currently hold a pick in each round, 2nd – #15\/47 (overall) 3rd #14\/77 (overall), and they will have many options as first round talent slips into later rounds.\u00a0 Here […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-12126","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-nfl-draft"},"acf":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/peLffi-39A","jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/miletestsite.com\/jets\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12126","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/miletestsite.com\/jets\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/miletestsite.com\/jets\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/miletestsite.com\/jets\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/19"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/miletestsite.com\/jets\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12126"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/miletestsite.com\/jets\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12126\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12142,"href":"https:\/\/miletestsite.com\/jets\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12126\/revisions\/12142"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/miletestsite.com\/jets\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12126"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/miletestsite.com\/jets\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12126"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/miletestsite.com\/jets\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12126"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}