Jets general manager Joe Douglas just completed his fourth draft with the team. By now, he’s made it clear what he believes a New York Jets football player is supposed to look like. Douglas has established a distinct identity for the team.
Throughout his seven-pick 2023 draft class, Douglas consistently emphasized three specific traits, each of which he has already shown to prioritize in his previous drafts. These traits define the culture and identity Douglas envisions for a championship-caliber Jets roster.
Athleticism
Douglas developed a reputation for favoring top-tier athletes throughout his first three drafts.