Analyzing all 26 NFL Draft prospects the NY Jets hosted on a top-30 visit

The NY Jets are just one week away from the 2024 NFL Draft, and while the team is finalizing its draft board, they're still meeting with some of their top targets in this year's class.

Each NFL team is allowed to bring up to 30 prospects in for what are commonly referred to as top-30 visits. During these visits, teams are able to host prospects at their team facility and engage in anything from formal interviews to physicals.

The prospects that partake in these visits aren't necessarily the top 30 players on each team's draft board as the name would suggest. Instead, these are players the teams clearly have significant interest in drafting, to the point that they want to bring them in to learn more about them.

Consider it a job interview of sorts. The Jets have brought in 26 known prospects for top-30 visits to this point, and we're going to take a brief look at each of them.

From consensus top-10 picks to Day 3/UDFA prospects, here's a look at all 26 players the Jets have hosted on official top-30 visits at the time of writing.

List of NY Jets top 30 visits in the 2024 NFL Draft

Michael Pratt, QB, Tulane

A four-year starter at Tulane, Michael Pratt is an ideal mid-round quarterback prospect for a team in search of a possible cheap backup. Pratt isn't the most physically gifted quarterback, but he makes up for it with experience, accuracy, and anticipation, making him a perfect developmental backup.

Jordan Travis, QB, Florida State

Jordan Travis was one of the most exciting and dynamic players in college football during his senior season at Florida State. Travis is another mid-round quarterback prospect who has intriguing athletic traits and leadership qualities if the medicals check out (he suffered a broken ankle in November).

Michael Hiers, QB, Samford

Michael Hiers has a chance to be a late Day 3 pick, but it's more likely the Jets are looking at him as a potential undrafted signing/camp tryout. Hiers was a productive player at the FCS level and has the accuracy to stick around on an NFL roster despite his lackluster size (6-foot-1, 205 pounds).

The NY Jets have met with these WRs

Malik Nabers, WR, LSU

Perhaps the most high-profile player the Jets have met with, Malik Nabers is a potential top-five pick in this year's draft. The LSU star was a Unanimous All-American in 2023 and has all the makings of an All-Pro receiver at the next level. The Jets probably have to trade up to draft him.

Rome Odunze, WR, Washington

Rome Odunze is another expected top-10 pick in this year's draft. He has a slight chance to fall to the Jets at No. 10 overall, but much like with Nabers, they might have to trade up to land him as well. Odunze is a superstar X receiver with All-Pro potential.

Troy Franklin, WR, Oregon

The Jets brought in four projected Day 2 wide receivers for top-30 visits, the first of which being Oregon's Troy Franklin. At 6-foot-1, 176 pounds, Franklin has a thin frame, but he's a big play waiting to happen with game-breaking speed and excellent YAC ability.

Roman Wilson, WR, Michigan

Another expected Day 2 pick, Roman Wilson has been a steady riser throughout the pre-draft process, making a name for himself at the Senior Bowl. Wilson is a speedy and refined slot receiver who should be more productive in the pros than he was at Michigan.

Malachi Corley, WR, Western Kentucky

The most popular pre-draft player comp this year has been Malachi Corley to Deebo Samuel. Corley is a dynamic receiver who thrives with the ball in his hands. While his catch radius is limited and his route tree isn't diverse, he's a special athlete who plays with a running back's mentality.

Brenden Rice, WR, USC

The son of NFL legend Jerry Rice, Brenden Rice is a physical jump-ball receiver with outstanding athletic traits. He's still developing as a route runner, but he can find a role early as a red-zone threat. This is a potential Allen Lazard replacement on Day 2.

The NY Jets have met with these TEs and OL

Brock Bowers, TE, Georgia

No player has been more frequently connected to the Jets in mock drafts than Brock Bowers. The Georgia star visited with the Jets this week on the same day Aaron Rodgers returned to Florham Park. He's a possible top-10 selection and a very popular pick for the Jets.

Joe Alt, OT, Notre Dame

Joe Alt is widely seen as the consensus top offensive lineman in this class. Alt combined incredible size and athleticism with an NFL-ready skill set, making him a likely top-10 pick. The Jets would likely have to trade up a few spots to grab him.

Troy Fautanu, OT/OG, Washington

A potential sleeper pick for the Jets in the first round, Troy Fautanu started at left tackle at Washington but has the versatility to play all over the offensive line. He's very much in play for the Jets at No. 10, especially if they believe he could play left tackle long-term.

JC Latham, OT, Alabama

JC Latham is the most recent top-30 visit for the Jets. A two-year starter at right tackle for Alabama, Latham is a massive offensive tackle prospect (6-foot-5, 343 pounds) who could be a top-15 pick in this year's draft. He's a possible first-round target for the Jets.

Jordan Morgan, OT, Arizona

One of the more under-the-radar offensive line prospects in this year's class, Jordan Morgan started 37 games at left tackle for Arizona, although some teams view him as a guard at the next level. He's projected to be a late Day 1 or early Day 2 prospect, making him a possible trade-down option for the Jets.

Giovanni Manu, OT, British Columbia

At 6-foot-7, 352 pounds, Giovanni Manu is a giant of an offensive tackle prospect who didn't start playing football until college. Manu is a complete project and developmental tackle prospect, but nearly half the NFL has hosted him on a top-30 visit. Teams are very interested in his upside on Day 3.

The NY Jets have met with these front seven players

Maason Smith, DT, LSU

Yes, the Jets have met with multiple Day 1/Day 2 defensive line prospects. LSU's Maason Smith is an athletic freak with outstanding size, although his lack of experience is noticeable on tape. Smith is probably a Day 2 prospect who would fit in quite well in Robert Saleh's defense, although there might not be room for him.

Chop Robinson, EDGE, Penn State

Chop Robinson is a Robert Saleh type of pass rusher. While he's still developing his overall pass-rush arsenal, Robinson has an electric first step that makes him one of the most dangerous pass-rushers in this class. He's seen as a fringe Day 1/Day 2 prospect.

Marshawn Kneeland, EDGE, Western Michigan

On the other end of the spectrum, Western Michigan's Marshawn Kneeland lacks elite burst and athleticism, but he makes up for it with size, power, and a high motor. At 6-foot-3, 267 pounds, Kneeland is a Day 2 prospect who is closer to the mold of players like John Franklin-Myers and Micheal Clemons.

Mohamed Kamara, EDGE, Colorado State

A native of Newark, NJ, Mohamed Kamara is an undersized, juiced-up edge rusher who plays with a relentless motor. Kamara, a likely Day 3 pick, has drawn comparisons to former Jets pass rusher Bryce Huff.

Javontae Jean-Baptiste, EDGE, Notre Dame

Another local product from Rockland County, NY, Javontae Jean-Baptiste is another undersized edge rusher who plays with a hot motor. He transferred to Notre Dame as a senior after five seasons at Ohio State. Jean-Baptiste is likely a late Day 3 prospect or priority free agent.

Nathaniel Watson, LB, Mississippi State

Nathaniel Watson was an ultra-productive three-year starter at Mississippi State who filled up the stat sheet with tackles and sacks. He's likely another Zaire Barnes-type as a Day 3 special-teams contributor, but he did put together a decorated college career and shouldn't be overlooked.

The NY Jets have met with these DBs

Max Melton, CB, Rutgers

A South Jersey native and Rutgers product, Max Melton is an explosive cornerback with plus-ball skills and the ability to play press-man coverage despite his small stature. Melton is a potential Day 2 pick, so it's hard to see the Jets actually drafting him, but he would be a fun addition to an already stacked cornerback room nonetheless.

Qwan’Tez Stiggers, CB, Toronto Argonauts

Qwan’Tez Stiggers' journey to the NFL has taken him through the Fan Controlled Football league (Google it) and the CFL's Toronto Argonauts. Stiggers never played college ball, but still at just 22 years old and with an intriguing athletic profile, some team might take a chance on him on Day 3.

Micah Abraham, CB, Marshall

Micah Abraham was a productive three-year starter at Marshall who racked up 10 interceptions over his final two seasons. At 5-foot-9, 185 pounds, Abraham is likely a backup nickel cornerback/special-teams option for the Jets and a possible late Day 3 pick or undrafted signing.

Jaden Hicks, S, Washington State

Many teams view Jaden Hicks as the best safety in an overall weak class. Hicks is a rangy, downhill safety with excellent size and athleticism. He's expected to be an early Day 2 pick, but if the Jets really want to address their safety room, this would be the way to do it.

Evan Williams, S, Oregon

Evan Williams is an undersized box safety who plays with physicality and an alpha mentality. With 45 career collegiate starts under his belt, Williams can carve out an early role on special teams with the potential to develop into a Chuck Clark replacement as a Day 3 pick.