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The second round of the draft has been a problem for the Jets. These five guys could change that.
For the New York Jets, a lot of things can happen in the 2025 NFL draft. The first round is always the most exciting, but I’d like to look at some potential options for the Jets in the second round of the draft. In recent years, the Jets seemed to have finally found more hits than misses on Day 2. Whether that will continue remains to be seen. However, these are some realistic targets New York could select in the second round of the NFL draft.
With the obvious need at quarterback, the Jets have been closely linked to Jaxson Dart throughout the early stages of the draft process. Whether or not there’s fire to that smoke, remains to be seen. However, Dart is an interesting prospect.
PFF gave Dart the highest passing grade among quarterbacks in 2024, coming in at 91.7. The Rebels’ quarterback had 3872 yards this past season, with 25 touchdowns to six interceptions, while leading the nation in yards per attempt (10.6). Dart was a big play machine for Ole Miss, finishing second in the FBS in Big Time Throw percentage (6.7) while only having a 2.2 turnover play percentage (17th of 112 qualifying players).
Those numbers are pretty impressive when you consider Dart’s play style resembles someone out of a game of Madden more than your stereotypical pocket passer.
While Dart does have his issues throwing to the far hash, he tosses a pretty football with some insane accuracy. It’s easy to get enamored, which is both a good and bad thing.
With quarterbacks consistently going higher than expected in recent drafts, there’s a chance Dart could sneak himself into the back end of the first round. However, given how early the Jets are selecting in the second, there’s a realistic chance Dart could be available.
There’s a world where the Jets are able to pair Jaxson Dart with Ole Miss teammate Tre Harris in the 2025 NFL draft. Since this isn’t a mock draft and we’re looking at realistic targets in the second round, Jalen Royals could be a very interesting selection here.
Unlike the “YAC King” the Jets drafted last year, Royals is truly dominant with the ball in his hands. On top of that, he can win elsewhere on the field, too.
The Utah State product reportedly ran a sub-4.40 40-yard dash time with the Aggies. If he’s able to do that at the NFL Combine, rest assured his stock will rise.
The Jets need a playmaker opposite of Garrett Wilson. Royals brings that to the table, and does so with incredible work ethic and demeanor.
The irony of watching Royals is that he’s so fluid, it seems as if he’s running in slow motion. Yet, he has the ability...
