The Jets will bring USC quarterback Sam Darnold in for a top 30 visit in the coming days, Albert Breer of The MMQB tweets. Darnold was not listed on the Jets’ schedule as of a couple of weeks ago, but they now have a meeting lined up.
The Jets hold the third overall pick in the draft, but it would be a surprise if he slipped past the Browns (No. 1) and Giants (No. 2). If the Jets are really sold on Darnold, they could conceivably ponder another trade up to get within range for him. Alternatively, they could just be doing their due diligence in the event of a draft day surprise.
The Jets already sacrificed three second-round picks in order to vault up from No. 6 to No. 3 a move up to the top pick would cost them at least one future first-round choice. The Jets also didn’t engage the Giants in trade talks before swapping spots with the Colts, so it’s not likely that they’d be willing to make that move now.
The Bills, who have the necessary ammo to move into the top five, watched Darnold throw last week. The Giants and Browns have also auditioned the USC signal caller.
Top three picks should be Darnold, Rosen and Barkley – no particular order.
If I’m the Jets, I offer a swap of the 3rd pick for the 4th pick and a second rounder so the Browns have a better shot at Darnold/Barkley or Barkley/Rosen. Jets get a second rounder back along with Allen. Taking Mayfield would be a mistake since they probably could’ve had him while they were at the 6th pick.
Top 3 picks will all be QBs. Brown’s have no need to trade with anyone as they will have their choice of Barkley or Chubb at #4. Either way they’ll have their first choice of QB and first choice of whichever position they want to strengthen.