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The NY Jets have selected their first defensive player of the 2021 NFL Draft in the form of Auburn safety/linebacker Jamien Sherwood. After taking four straight offensive players to open the draft, the Jets finally addressed the defense in Round 5.
Sherwood was a one-year starter at Auburn aligning predominantly as a box safety and in the slot in Kevin Steele’s defense. He made a living around the line of scrimmage and on special teams.
While many expected the Jets to take a cornerback or pass-rusher if the Jets went defense, Sherwood does fill a need.