The NFL draft is not just about filling holes that currently exist on a team’s roster. It’s also about filling holes that haven’t opened yet.
When planning for the draft, teams must look at the long-term structure of their roster and think about the needs they will have in future years. A position that is considered a present-day strength could end up being a weakness in a year’s time. When that time comes, you want to have young players ready to take over.
With that in mind, here are three long-term holes the New York Jets should keep in mind when approaching the 2022 NFL draft.