The NY Jets have officially concluded their first draft of the Joe Douglas era. With a whole host of new players now on the roster, we take a look at each pick that Douglas made in the 2020 NFL Draft.
From the first round to the team’s very last pick, the following is a brief breakdown of every Jets draft pick.
Round 1, 11th overall: Mekhi Becton, OT, Louisville
The Jets needed to improve the supporting cast around Sam Darnold and their first-round pick did just that.
Bolstering the offensive line with this pick rather than selecting a receiver was the right thing to do because the offensive line was a more pressing need for the Jets and there were plenty of wide receivers available well after this selection.