The final day of the NFL draft is here and rounds four through seven will take place today. The Jets have five picks total, three in round six (#187, #202, #203) and two in round seven (#242, #244). The following are some players\/positions to watch as potential picks for the Jets:<\/p>\n
Joe Long \u2013 OT (Wayne State):<\/strong> Was the Gene Upshaw award winner for division II offensive lineman of the year.\u00a0 Oddly enough the award\u2019s runner-up, Amini Silatolu (Midwestern State), was drafted at #40 by the Carolina Panthers.\u00a0 His brother Jake was the number one overall pick in 2008 for the Miami Dolphins and is currently their left tackle.\u00a0 Long is 6\u20196\u201d 308 pounds and started 49 Games at left tackle for the Warriors.\u00a0<\/p>\n Jeff Adams \u2013 OT (Columbia): <\/strong>At 6\u20196\u201d 308 pounds the local product was brought in for a visit by the Jets.\u00a0 Would need time to develop as the level of competition faced was not elite but has long arms (34 \u00bd\u201d) and good athleticism.\u00a0<\/p>\n Ronald Leary \u2013 G\/OT (Memphis): <\/strong>A versatile big linemen 6\u20193\u201d 315 pounds Leary is known as a mauler and would fit the Jets man blocking schemes.\u00a0 He is highly regarded and paid the team a visit, hopefully he falls to the Jets at #187.<\/p>\n Terrance Ganaway \u2013 (Baylor):<\/strong> A big back 6\u20190\u201d 239 pounds, Ganaway had over 1,500 yards rushing for the Bears last year.\u00a0 He could also be used as a lead blocker.\u00a0<\/p>\n Vick Ballard \u2013 (Mississippi State):<\/strong> Rushed for almost 1,200 yards with a 6.2 per carry average last season and caught 20 balls as well.\u00a0 At 5\u201910\u201d 220 pounds Ballard is a power runner who played against top SEC competition.\u00a0<\/p>\n Chris Rainey \u2013 (Florida): <\/strong>A change of pace back Rainey is only 5\u20198\u201d 180 pounds but ran a 4.37 at the NFL combine.\u00a0 He had over 1,400 all purpose yards last season including 31 receptions for 381 yards and 209 yards on punt and kickoff returns.\u00a0<\/p>\n Brandon Bolden \u2013 (Ole Miss):<\/strong>\u00a0 5\u201911\u201d 222 pounds with 4.5 forty speed Bolden had over 2,600 yards rushing and 76 receptions for the Rebels over his four years.\u00a0<\/p>\n Tommy Streeter \u2013 (Miami):<\/strong> Another red zone target with speed Streeter would be a great value at #187, if he last that long.\u00a0 He is 6\u20195\u201d 219 pounds runs a 4.4 forty but is on the raw side and could use some development.<\/p>\n Dale Moss \u2013 (South Dakota State):<\/strong>\u00a0 A basketball player turned receiver Moss played only one season at SDSU but put up some impressive numbers, 61 receptions for 949 yards and six touchdowns.\u00a0 Standing 6\u20193\u2019 213 pounds Moss had a vertical jump of 41.5\u201d and a fast \u201cthree cone\u201d time of 6.32.\u00a0 He is raw but given his limited football experience Moss seems like a solid value pick.\u00a0<\/p>\n Jordan Bernstine \u2013 Safety (Iowa):<\/strong>\u00a0 At 5\u201910\u2019 212 pounds the athletic safety ran a 4.38 forty recorded 99 tackles for the Hawkeyes last season.\u00a0 He is also a terrific kickoff returner averaging almost 24 yards per return last year.\u00a0<\/p>\n Philip Thomas \u2013 Safety (Syracuse):<\/strong> Decided to enter the draft after he was suspended for a year just before the end of the 2011 season.\u00a0 Thomas still had 82 tackles and six interceptions in only 10 games for the Orangemen.\u00a0<\/p>\n Christian Thompson \u2013 Safety (South Carolina State):<\/strong> The small school prospect has good size 6\u20191\u201d 211 pounds and 4.5 forty speed and has worked with Pro Bowl safety Ed Reed.\u00a0 He needs to develop better ball skills but has a good upside, could be a 7th<\/sup> round pick.\u00a0<\/p>\n Kevyn Scott \u2013 Cornerback (Syracuse):<\/strong> Has excellent athletic ability running a 4.3 forty at 5\u201910\u201d 201 pounds with 5 career interceptions for the Orangeman.\u00a0 Scott has the talent but needs to be “coached up\u201d on his technique to succeed at the next level.\u00a0 He is considered a late round project.<\/p>\n Cliff Harris \u2013<\/strong> Cornerback (Oregon):<\/strong> Harris was an \u201cAll-American\u201d in 2010 and was looking to be a high pick in the 2012 draft but only played 6 games in 2011 after being dismissed from the team.\u00a0 In the 2010 season he had 6 interceptions and 29 punt returns for over 500 yards.\u00a0<\/p>\n Tashaun Gipson \u2013 Cornerback\/Safety (Wyoming):<\/strong> At 5\u201911\u201d 205 pounds Gipson has 4.5 speed and amassed 250 tackles and 9 interceptions over his Cowboys career.\u00a0 A seventh round prospect.<\/p>\n Brian Peters \u2013 Safety (Northwestern):<\/strong> A big safety with surprising athletic talent.\u00a0 Peters ran a 4.6 forty at 6\u20193\u201d 215 pounds had 5 interceptions along with 92 tackles 4 pass defenses and 2 forced fumbles for the Wildcats in 2011.\u00a0 He also has 102 tackles and 4 interceptions in the 2010 season.\u00a0 An underrated prospect that could be a late round steal.\u00a0<\/p>\n Josh Bush \u2013 Cornerback\/Safety (Wake Forest):<\/strong> The Jets have shown interest in Bush having him in for a visit. Bush had 6 interceptions last season to go along with 59 tackles.\u00a0 He stands at 5\u201911\u201d 208 pounds ran an impressive 4.5 forty and has good ball skills.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n Jerron McMillian – Safety (Maine):<\/strong> Has been hosted by the Jets at their facilities.\u00a0 McMillian 5\u201911 203 pounds has 4.4 forty speed made 92 tackles, 11.5 for loss along with 3.5 sacks.\u00a0 He totaled 9 interceptions for the Black Bears in his career.<\/p>\n Trevor Coston – Safety (Maine):<\/strong> McMillian\u2019s teammate has also drawn interest from the Jets paying them a visit.\u00a0 Coston is 5\u201910\u201d 203 pounds and can run a 4.4 forty has good ball skills recording 6 interceptions and 21 punt returns for over 200 yards last season.<\/p>\n Chad Faulcon \u2013 Safety (Montclair State):<\/strong> A division III local prospect the Jets have had in for a visit.\u00a0 Faulcon has opened some eyes on his potential but will need to develop on the next level.\u00a0 More likely a priority free agent but could be the Jets last pick<\/p>\n Adrian Hamilton \u2013 (Prairie View A&M):<\/strong> 6\u20192\u201d 245 pounds Hamilton lead the nation 20.5 sacks.\u00a0 His level of competition will certainly increase on the pro level but he possesses tremendous upside.\u00a0<\/p>\n Ryan Davis \u2013 (Bethune-Cookman):<\/strong>\u00a0 Davis had a great season with 12 sacks and 21.5 tacklers for lose.\u00a0 A small school prospect who moves well in space could be a good developmental late round pick-up.\u00a0<\/p>\n Delano Johnson \u2013 (Bowie State):<\/strong> The small school prospect has the size you look for in a 3-4 outside linebacker 6\u20194\u201d 267 pounds.\u00a0 He\u2019ll need lots of work to develop the skills necessary to play in the NFL but the potential might be worth taking a 7th<\/sup> round flyer on.\u00a0<\/p>\n Trevor Guyton \u2013 DE (California):<\/strong> at 6\u20193\u201d 280 pounds Guyton can play the five technique end needed in the Jets defense.\u00a0 He had 13 tackles for loss and 6 sacks last season for the Golden Bears.\u00a0 He would be a great value at #187.<\/p>\n Chase Thomas \u2013 OLB (Stanford):<\/strong> Had 52 tackles for the Cardinal including 17.5 for loss to go with 8.5 sacks.\u00a0 At 6\u20194\u2019 240 pounds Thomas could develop into a situational pass rusher.\u00a0<\/p>\n Vontaze Burfict \u2013 ILB (Arizona State):<\/strong> Once considered a top 15 prospect Burfict has plummeted and may not even get drafted.\u00a0 He was benched in his final game at ASU and has seemed defiant in interviews as well as out of shape in workouts.\u00a0 Even with all of this some team may take a chance on him with a late round pick because the talent is there.<\/p>\n Chigbo Anunoby \u2013 (Morehouse):<\/strong>\u00a0 A large run stuffer Anunoby stands at 6\u20194\u201d 324 pounds and could add some depth to the defensive tackle position.\u00a0<\/p>\n Ronnie Cameron \u2013 (Old Dominion):<\/strong> At 6\u20192\u2019 290 pounds Cameron could be a 5 technique end or move inside some to defensive tackle.\u00a0 He was hosted by the Jets and could add some depth at the defensive line.\u00a0<\/p>\n Hebron Fangupo \u2013 NT (BYU):<\/strong>\u00a0 Played nose tackle at BYU last year at 6\u20191\u2019 323 pounds has the size needed to occupy space in the middle and can be very useful behind Sione Pouha.<\/p>\n Emil Igwenagu \u2013 (Massachusetts):<\/strong>\u00a0 We all know how General Manager Mike Tannenbaum loves players from his alma mater (U-Mass).\u00a0 With 38 receptions last season for the Minuteman and standing only 6\u20191\u201d Igwenagu seems to be more of an h-back\/fullback player in the Josh Baker mold.\u00a0<\/p>\n James Hanna \u2013 (Oklahoma):<\/strong>\u00a0 Known as a good blocker showed some speed at the NFL combine running a 4.5 forty at 6\u20194\u201d 252 pounds.\u00a0 Has underwhelming numbers as a receiver, 27 for 381 yards, but could have just been underutilized as he\u2019s shown potential to become a complete tight end.\u00a0<\/p>\n Kevin Koger \u2013 (Michigan):<\/strong> At 6\u20194\u2019 258 pounds Koger is known as a good blocker but only had 23 receptions last year for the Wolverines.\u00a0 This lack of pass catching may have been due to Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson\u2019s preference to run more then throw.\u00a0 Like Hanna, Koger could develop into a solid tight end.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The final day of the NFL draft is here and rounds four through seven will take place today. 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