Widely considered the top quarterback in this year’s draft, Sam Darnold was surprisingly still on the board when the Jets selected at No. 3. General manager Mike Maccagnan and head coach Todd Bowles both said they were excited about Darnold joining the Green & White during a Thursday night news conference and many NFL experts believe they have every right to be.
Check out what the pundits are saying:
Todd McShay, ESPN
“The Jets had to like at least three of the quarterbacks in this class to trade up from No. 6 to No.