Jets fans, get ready for a mock draft shake-up that you might not have seen coming. Acclaimed NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah just dropped his mock draft 3.0, and it's making waves in Jetsland.
Let's dive into the top 16 picks from Jeremiah’s latest projection:
- Las Vegas Raiders: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
- New York Jets: Arvell Reese, LB/EDGE, Ohio State
- Arizona Cardinals: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami
- Tennessee Titans: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
- New York Giants: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
- Cleveland Browns: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
- Washington Commanders: Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami
- New Orleans Saints: David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech
- Kansas City Chiefs: Spencer Fano, OL, Utah
- Cincinnati Bengals: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
- Miami Dolphins: Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
- Dallas Cowboys: Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
- Los Angeles Rams: Makai Lemon, WR, USC
- Baltimore Ravens: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Akheem Mesidor, EDGE, Miami
- New York Jets: Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana
Jeremiah’s pick of Arvell Reese at No. 2 for the Jets is hardly a surprise. Reese has been a popular choice in recent mock drafts, and for good reason. His versatility as a linebacker and edge rusher makes him a valuable asset for any defense.
But the real twist comes at No. 16, where Jeremiah projects the Jets to select Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. This choice is intriguing, considering Cooper isn’t a regular feature in first-round mocks. In fact, he's the 32nd overall prospect on the consensus big board and the sixth-ranked wide receiver.
Why Cooper? Well, he turned heads at the combine with a blazing 4.42-second forty-yard dash and a 37-inch vertical leap. His senior season stats are nothing to scoff at either-69 receptions for 937 yards and 13 touchdowns, plus some impressive rushing numbers.
Jeremiah's decision to slot Cooper over higher-ranked wideouts like Washington’s Denzel Boston and Texas A&M’s KC Concepcion is sure to spark debate. But if Cooper's combine performance and college production are any indication, the Jets might just be onto something special with this pick.