No. 4: Safety Kyle Hamilton (Notre Dame)

It's a pick that makes too much sense for it not to happen. I know teams are hesitant to take safeties early in the draft -- and the Jets might have PTSD from Jamal Adams -- but the Jets need a safety, and Hamilton fits so much of what they need. Also, to be clear, Hamilton isn't Jamal Adams. Adams was a thumper. Hamilton is a Swiss Army knife who can ballhawk while back in coverage just as effectively as he can play closer to the line of scrimmage.

No. 10: Cornerback Ahmad Gardner (Cincinnati)

Within a span of 10 picks, the Jets have seriously upgraded their secondary by adding Kyle Hamilton and Ahmad Gardner. Gardner isn't their biggest need in this spot, but this is tremendous value for a player who fits the profile of what Robert Saleh likes in his corners. He's excellent in coverage and is not afraid to stick his face in the fan, either.

Vinnie Iyer, Sporting News

No. 4: Safety Kyle Hamilton (Notre Dame)

The Jets were smart to move on from Jamal Adams and now that Marcus Maye is a free agent, they should think about a big-time cleanup playmaker for Robert Saleh's defense. Hamilton flies around in run support, but also handles himself nicely in coverage and can get to the quarterback. He's a Derwin James-type game-changer.

No. 10: DE George Karlaftis (Purdue)

The Jets shouldn't mind loading up on pass defense for Saleh after getting Hamilton to upgrade the back end in a big way. They need to target an ideal 4-3 end who can remind Saleh a little of Nick Bosa (6-4, 266 pounds). Karlaftis possesses elite athleticism for his size and is still tapping into his immense pass-rush potential.

Zach Patraw, Sports Illustrated

No. 4: Safety Kyle Hamilton (Notre Dame)

Kyle Hamilton exhibits excellent short-area burst, long speed, change of direction and clean transitions. A long, athletic frame that is both flexible and powerful. Drafting a safety early in the draft hasn't been a sexy pick by any means, but prospects like Hamilton don't come around every year.

No. 10: DE David Ojabo (Michigan)

His speed causes tackles to be off-balance, allowing him to extend and knock them off balance at the top of the rush. Ojabo transitions his bull rush to an outside rip also preceded by a push-pull. A raw prospect, Ojabo possesses a ton of talent and has proven to be worthy of a top ten pick. He still has to clean up his technique in parts of his game, but his ceiling is sky-high.

Lance Zielein, NFL.com

No. 4: Safety Kyle Hamilton (Notre Dame)

Fourth overall is an awfully high pick for a safety, but Hamilton has elite size, toughness and versatility. His style of play could have head coach Robert Saleh banging the table for him.

No. 10: Cornerback Ahmad Gardner (Cincinnati)

Gardner is a long, competitive ballhawk with press-man and Cover 3 talent to fit into a variety of coverage schemes as a rookie starter.

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