Here is a 2024 NFL draft pick-by-pick breakdown for the New York Jets:
Round 1 (No. 11 overall, from Vikings) — Olumuyiwa Fashanu, OT, Penn State: GM Joe Douglas picks up a fourth- and fifth-rounder to move back one spot in the Minnesota deal. Then, rather than add more weaponry for QB Aaron Rodgers, 40, Douglas, who’s always valued O-linemen, takes the Nittany Lions’ 2023 All-American. An especially good pass blocker, Fashanu (6-6, 312) should be this team’s left tackle of the future … and maybe even the present if free agent addition Tyron Smith, 33, who hasn’t played a full season since 2015, breaks down again. Fashanu was a high school teammate of Caleb Williams. Draft tracker
Round 3 (65, from Panthers) — Malachi Corley, WR, Western Kentucky: The Jets trade up to the top of Round 3 for the two-time All-Conference USA star, who has been widely compared to Deebo Samuel – both due to his size (5-11, 215) and ability to make huge plays after the catch. Corley averaged 90 receptions, 11 TDs and more than 1,100 yards as a receiver over the past two seasons and, like Samuel, occasionally takes direct handoffs. Corley will probably have to expand his route-running prowess, but little question he can make things happen right away, especially between WRs Garrett Wilson and Mike Williams. Draft tracker
Round 4 (134, compensatory selection from Ravens) — Braelon Allen, RB, Wisconsin: Allen’s one of the biggest running backs in the class at 235 pounds and one of the youngest (he’ll turn 21 in January). He’s a bruising back who thrives in short yardage but has the speed to make a quick cut and go. He’s not as elusive but, paired with Breece Hall with the Jets, offers a different skill set and the pass blocking to stay on the field on third down. Draft tracker.
Round 5 (171, compensatory selection from Eagles) — Jordan Travis, QB, Florida State: Travis suffered a left leg injury in 2023 that cut his standout season short. He led a turnaround at Florida State and became one of the most prolific passers in program history. His size is a concern, even with his dual-threat ability, as is his ball placement and consistency.
Round 5 (173, compensatory selection from Chiefs through 49ers) — Isaiah Davis, RB, South Dakota State: One round after taking one of the best backs in the class, the Jets double down with selecting Davis. The former Jackrabbits standout has plenty of college production behind a line featuring multiple future NFL players. But there’s little need for a running back with limited special teams value as a rookie at this spot considering the board.
