Jets 2020 NFL Mock Draft roundup: Some love for Jerry Jeudy

Mekhi Becton was a popular pick

4/6/2020, 3:30 PM
Jan 1, 2020; Orlando, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (4) makes a catch against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports / Jasen Vinlove
Jan 1, 2020; Orlando, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (4) makes a catch against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports / Jasen Vinlove

The Jets have big holes to fill at wide receiver and on the offensive line, and they're also in dire need of pass-rushing help.

With the No. 11 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, Gang Green can go a number of different ways. 

SNY's Ralph Vacchiano recently made his three-round mock. Here's how the other latest mocks see things shaking out...


CBS Sports: OL Mekhi Becton, Louisville

In Ryan Wilson's new mock, three of the big-four offensive linemen -- Jedrick Wills, Tristan Wirfs, and Andrew Thomas -- are off the board before the Jets pick.

Mekhi Becton, a 20-year-old physical specimen listed at 6'7" and 370 pounds, remains. And the Jets nab him.

The Jets need help for an offensive line that saw two of its starters -- Ryan Kalil and Brian Winters -- end the season on IR. And Becton should be able to step in and help right away.

 

WalterFootball: OT Mekhi Becton, Louisville

The latest mock from WalterFootball/Charlie Campbell also has the Jets nabbing Becton, with Isaiah Simmons having been taken at No. 10 by the Cleveland Browns.

"Becton has weight issues, and some teams have medical concerns with him relating to his back," WalterFootball's Charlie Campbell wrote. "However, some team sources have said he is extremely talented with a ton of upside. They say Becton has freak show athletic ability for a player of his size, calling him a more athletic version of Trent Brown." 

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USA Today: OL Mekhi Becton, Louisville

Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz of USA Today also has the Jets taking Becton, which would mean the team passing on arguably the top two wide receivers in the draft -- CeeDee Lamb (who he has going No. 12) and Jerry Jeudy (who he has going No. 13).

NFL.com: WR Jerry Jeudy, Alabama

Charles Davis of NFL.com deviates from the above, with the Jets taking Jeudy as they add a potentially explosive wide receiver to help offset the loss of Robby Anderson, who recently departed via free agency.

Davis refers to Jeudy as "a tremendous blend of athlete and technician."

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