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Bryce Petty taken by Jets after deal with Jaguars

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - The Jets may have found their quarterback of the future. And it's not Geno Smith.

Just minutes into the fourth round of the NFL draft Saturday, they traded up one spot to snag Baylor star Bryce Petty with the 103rd overall pick.

Knowing other teams were eyeing their target, the Jets traded their fourth-round pick (No. 104) to the Jaguars, along with he seventh-round pick (No. 229) they acquired Friday night from the Texans.

According to NFL.com, the Browns - who are coached by former Jets coordinator Mike Pettine - were in talks with the Jaguars about moving up from No.