While fantasy football fanatics everywhere are hoping Joe Douglas and the New York Jets will draft offense, offense and more offense, there’s no denying the Jets are in dire need of some help on defense.\u00a0 Robert Saleh’s unit surrendered a franchise worst 504 points.\u00a0 It was the only time in team history that opponents topped the 500 point mark.<\/p>\n
With that in mind, we profile draft prospect Nakobe Dean, linebacker out of Georgia.\u00a0 While he manned the middle of the Bulldogs defense in college, Dean would likely fit well on the outside in Robert Saleh’s scheme with a possible switch to the middle upon CJ Mosley’s eventual departure.<\/p>\n
College: Georgia<\/p>\n
Ht: 6′ 0”<\/p>\n
Wt: 225 lbs<\/p>\n
Position: Weak Side LB\/Middle LB<\/p>\n
Nakobe Dean anticipates at a high level and always finds himself around the ball.\u00a0 He’s a strong defender who consistently shows top end quickness and explosion, making him an excellent blitzer, picking up six sacks in his final collegiate season.\u00a0 Lining him up at outside linebacker and setting him loose could yield better results in the NFL.\u00a0 Dean has shown the ability to cover backs out of the backfield and has even made plays lining up on the outside.<\/p>\n