The Jets selected USC quarterback Sam Darnold in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Newsday.com's Nick Klopsis breaks down the pick.
There are things that players glean from their college football experiences that help prepare them for becoming more comfortable in the NFL. For many, it’s a coach who has worked in the pros, who can tell them what to expect once they get to the highest level of the sport. For others, it’s a chance to compete against the top opponents, not only to measure one’s self but also to learn to deal with failures along with successes.