The Jets considered a move up the board in Round 2, but they ultimately traded back with the Seahawks. The Seahawks moved up to No. 48 overall to select defensive end Darrell Taylor. In exchange, the Jets got the No. 59 and No. 101 overall choices.
Taylor racked up 8.5 sacks last season to solidify his early round draft status. He might not offer the kind of upside as new Panthers pickup Yetur Matos-Gross, but he’s much more NFL ready. In Seattle, he’ll join forces with first-round linebacker Jordyn Brooks to boost the front seven. Also in the front seven: Bruce Irvin and Benson Mayowa. At this point, the Seahawks seem to be bracing for life without Jadeveon Clowney.
The Jets, meanwhile, still have lots of work to do after addresssing their tackle need in Round 1.
So expensive for a reach pick