The New York Jets are in quite a unique spot with the 23rd pick in the 2021 NFL draft. The team is desperate for elite talent and depth. Basically, the team is desperate for quality football players.
Thanks to that, there is a lot of speculation regarding the road Joe Douglas will take at No. 23.
The media and streets are divided. Some say the Jets should trade up and acquire a blue-chip player to pair with quarterback Zach Wilson—the probable selection at number two. Others say the Jets should instead trade down, accumulate picks and build the backbone of the roster.