As it currently stands, the following picks are where the Jets are set to pick in the draft:

• Round 1, No. 7 overall
• Round 2, No. 42 overall
• Round 3, No. 73 overall
• Round 4, No. 110 overall
• Round 5, No. 145 overall
• Round 5, No. 162 overall
• Round 6, No. 186 overall
• Round 6, No. 207 overall

So, let's go ahead and dive into the first Jets mock draft after the initial wave of free agency.  

Note: For the purposes of this mock I did not do any trades.

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Round 1, No. 7 overall: Tyler Warren, TE Penn State

It's hard for me to move off this selection considering his talent and upside.  The Jets have added nothing on the offensive side around Justin Fields to pass up on an elite talent like Warren.  Warren  is a weapon in both the passing game and the run game.  his stock has continued to rise and would instantly become the Jets number two target on offense.

I am not as high on Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan as some.  I think he is the best wide receiver in this class, but that doesn't make him worth the number seven pick.  I believe if the Jets draft McMillian they are drafting for need and not best player available.  Mason Graham is still my favorite player that MAY fall to the Jets but I think its more likely than not he is gone before the Jets are on the clock.

The only other option for the Jets at seven is to take a right tackle to play opposite last year's first round pick Olu Fashanu.  I think the Jets are going with quantity over quality after the signings of Josh Myers and Okorafor and then they could add another body later in the draft. 

The Warren pick helps your run game as he is an outstanding blocker and creates mismatches all over the field.  With a rudimentary passing game the Jets are going to need to employ with Justin Fields as their quarterback, an elite talent tight end might be the best thing for them.

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Round 2, No. 42 overall: Elic Ayomanor, WR Stanford

The Jets get their WR2 In round 2 by selecting Stanford wide receiver Elic Ayomanor.  Elic is a true number two receiver in the NFL and one of the toughest players at the wide receiver position.  He is one of the most physical blockers from the wide receiver position and has sure hands when the ball is thrown his way.

He isn't going to blow anyone away with his speed, but he can high point the ball on deep passes and is not afraid to go over the middle.  At 6'2" and 210 lbs, the redshirt sophomore is a good size for NFL receivers.  But even more than his size, it is the way he plays that makes him stand out.  He likes to bully opposing corners and impose his will.

As a receiving threat, he wins predominantly with hitches, fades, and gos with double moves on the perimeter.  Ayomanor projects as a physical presence as a starter in the NFL.

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Round 3, No. 73 overall: Deone Walker, DT Texas

Deone Walker is simply a massive individual with the length, size, and power that makes him a hassle to block 1-on-1. If you’re an opposing offensive lineman and fail to block him with proper technique, he’s going to out-physical you every time.

The Jets had a lot of trouble stopping the run game last year and Walker would be an immediate upgrade especially on early downs alongside Quinnen Williams. Walker needs to improve his fundamentals in order to use his physical tools better, but that may come with good coaching.

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Round 4, No. 110 overall: Tyler Shough, QB Louisville

This guy is an NFL ready QB that has had some unfortunate injury history to make him drop in the NFL draft. I believe if Shough was 22 instead of 25 and didn’t have the injury history, he would be in the conversation with Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders. His game tape is exactly what an NFL coach would want. If I am Darren Moughey and I can get this guy and solve my QB problem for the next eight years instead of the next 11 years, I do it easily. 

This pick is all upside, and I think Shough could even win the QB camp battle if they were to bring him in and worry about the talent and not Justin Fields' contract. 

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Round 5, No. 146 overall: Chase Lundt, OT UConn

The Jets finally go back to the offensive line with Lundt.  The Jets should be taking an offensive lineman in every draft. Lundt could immediately fight to be the swing tackle on the team. He needs to add some mass and bulk, but he is an athletic tactician in the pass blocking game and is able to get to the linebackers in the run game with ease.

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Round 6, No. 186 overall: Malachi Moore, S Alabama

Getting an Alabama defender this late in the game is never a bad thing, right?  Moore is former corner that moved to the safety spot after Nick Saban departed the Crimson Tide and found a lot more success than he did on the perimeter.  Moore found ball production, consistent tackling from depth, and illustrated his sound fundamentals for the position — but does so with what appears to be a sufficient level of athleticism that could put a potential cap and limit on his ability to make impact plays.  Moore would also be a welcome addition to the special teams.

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Round 6, No. 207: Jake Majors, OL Texas

You can never have too many offensive linemen.  Majors saw significant action throughout his college career for Texas, mostly as a center, but his 314-pound frame suggests he could also play guard. He allowed just one sack in four seasons as a full-time starter, showing his ability in pass protection.  While Majors doesn't wow anyone with physical tools, that experience matters and should be enough to get him drafted.

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