NY Jets land Kayvon Thibodeaux and more in 7-round 2022 NFL Mock Draft

It's Sunday which means we have another NY Jets mock draft coming your way. It's getting pretty difficult to write these intros without repeating myself or boring you to death.

Does anyone actually read this part? I could probably just write whatever I want in this spot and no one would even notice. If a tree falls in the forest and nobody is around...and all that stuff.

You know the drill. We used The Draft Network's Mock Machine this week to go through yet another Jets mock draft. I have to say, we had a little bit of luck this time and I think it turned out pretty good.

You can be the judge of that, though. Here's our latest Jets' seven-round 2022 NFL Mock Draft projection.

Round 1, 4th Overall, NY Jets: Kayvon Thibodeaux, EDGE, Oregon

There's serious buzz around Oregon's Kayvon Thibodeaux falling out of the top three and into the Jets' laps at pick No. 4. And that's exactly what happened here with the Detroit Lions opting to select LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. instead.

We weren't going to complain. Long seen as a future No. 1 overall pick, Thibodeaux has everything teams looking for in a potential star pass rusher. He has great size/length at 6-foot-5, 258 pounds, superb athleticism, and a well-rounded pass-rush arsenal.

Thibodeaux has perhaps the best first-step explosiveness in the class and he plays with a high motor and determination which leads you to believe that he will reach his ceiling at the NFL level.

Kayvon Thibodeaux is the real deal, and if he falls to the Jets at 4, they should be running to the podium.

Round 1, 10th Overall, NY Jets: Charles Cross, OT, Mississippi State

This is a relatively new name to some Jets mock draft frequenters, but Charles Cross is absolutely someone who will be in play for the Jets this draft season.

Only a redshirt sophomore, Cross already has two years of starting experience under his belt having logged more than 20 starts at left tackle during his time at Mississippi State.

Cross might just be the best pass-protecting offensive tackle in this class. At 6-foot-5, 320 pounds, Cross has excellent length and the athleticism to match up with even the freakiest and most agile edge rushers.

Projecting him as a right tackle could complicate matters which might leave the Jets in somewhat of a pickle with both Mekhi Becton and George Fant already on the roster. But Cross gives the Jets' insurance for Becton at left tackle and could even prompt the big man to switch sides.

Round 2, 35th Overall, NY Jets: Jaquan Brisker, S, Penn State

Jaquan Brisker is a first-round prospect and likely the best safety in this class not named Kyle Hamilton. The plan wasn't initially to go safety in the second round, but with Brisker available, we had to pounce.

In most draft classes, Brisker would probably be a safe bet to be the top safety. There really isn't a single hole in his game. He's a superb run defender, has impressive range in coverage, and can play seemingly any role you throw at him on defense.

Brisker would be a perfect addition at the position no matter what player(s) the Jets add at safety in free agency. Need him to play a single-high or two-deep role? What about a rover linebacker down in the box? He's got you covered.

Brisker is a high-IQ, high-motor, highly-skilled defender who would be an asset to any NFL defense.

Round 2, 38th Overall, NY Jets: Kaiir Elam, CB, Florida

In such a talented cornerback class, at least one or two typical first-round prospects are bound to fall to Day 2. That's what happened here with Florida's Kaiir Elam.

Elam is one of the many athletic freaks in this class standing at 6-foot-2, 193 pounds with the speed to match up with most NFL receivers. While most will point to his size and assume he'd be better off as a man-cover corner at the next level, he probably projects better in a zone-heavy defense.

That way he can make full use of his length, instincts, ball skills, and athleticism. He can absolutely line up in press-man from time to time, but with the Jets' zone-heavy defensive approach, Elam can be an excellent fit here in Round 2.

Pairing Elam up with Bryce Hall would give the Jets one of the best young cornerback duos in the NFL.

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Round 3, 69th Overall, NY Jets: Jalen Wydermyer, TE, Texas A&M

The Jets are going to need to address tight end in a big way this offseason. That starts in free agency, but it continues in the 2022 NFL Draft. Fortunately, there are a number of very intriguing prospects to target on Day 2.

In this scenario, we land a tight end who might just possess the most receiving upside of any tight end in this class. Jalen Wydermyer shined at Texas A&M as a playmaker twice being named a finalist for the John Mackey Award.

Despite forgoing his senior year, Wydermyer still holds Texas A&M records for all tight ends in career receptions, receiving yards, and touchdown catches. He was an offensive weapon through and through.

Wydermyer isn't the most accomplished blocker at this stage, but it's clear that he never shies away from contact and is a willing blocker. The more he improves in that area, the quicker he could continue his ascension toward the top of the tight end food chain.

Round 4, 107th Overall, NY Jets: Cole Strange, iOL, Chattanooga

The Jets are going to get an up-close look at various intriguing prospects at this year's Senior Bowl. One such player who they will be coaching is Chattanooga offensive lineman Cole Strange.

Coming from a small school, Strange is one of those prospects who could really make a name for himself at the Senior Bowl. He's a highly-experienced lineman with 44 starts under his belt, primarily at left guard.

Strange is an excellent athlete who can be a true people-mover in the run game. He blocks with the nastiness and power needed to be a starting-caliber guard, even if he's listed at just a little over 300 pounds.

The Jets need interior line depth and Strange has experience playing both guard and center which could be advantageous to the team. He's an ideal player to develop into your hopeful right guard of the future.

Round 4, 113th Overall, NY Jets: Brian Asamoah, LB, Oklahoma

One of the more underrated needs for the Jets this offseason is at linebacker. We weren't able to land any of the top linebackers in this class, But Oklahoma's Brian Asamoah is an appealing consolation prize here in Round 4.

Asamoah has everything the Jets look for in a linebacker to fit their system. At just 6-foot, 230 pounds, Asamoah is a little undersized but he makes up for it by being perhaps the best sideline-to-sideline athlete in this class.

The former Oklahoma star took over for Kenneth Murray in the middle of the Sooners' defense and emerged as one of the best playmakers on the roster. He's a supreme athlete with outstanding speed and a high ceiling in pass coverage.

He reminds me a little of Quincy Williams because of his ability to shoot through gaps like a rocket. At the same time, much like Williams, he does need to become more consistent both in run defense and coverage.

Still, Asamoah is the type of athlete the Jets would want to mold into an above-average starting linebacker. Robert Saleh might just fall in love with Asamoah's speed at the Senior Bowl.

Round 5, 144th Overall, NY Jets: Romeo Doubs, WR, Nevada

The third consecutive prospect the Jets will be coaching at the Senior Bowl, Romeo Doubs possesses a lot of the same traits that Asamoah does. His speed is what truly sets him apart.

Doubs is a true deep threat who has been clocked at a 40-yard dash time as low as 4.36 in the past, and he might run even faster at the Combine. He combines that speed with good height at 6-foot-2, 200 pounds.

At this stage, Doubs is far from a polished all-around receiver. His route tree is a little underdeveloped, but he showed no issues separating at Nevada, especially when using his speed to take the top off defenses.

The Jets need someone who can serve as a vertical threat in their offense, and even though this isn't the high-profile draft-day wide receiver addition most probably wanted (that could come via trade), Doubs is still a good pick at this spot.

Round 5, 161st Overall, NY Jets: Zaquandre White, RB, South Carolina

This may not be a top-heavy running back class, but there are quite a few intriguing options on Day 2 and Day 3. South Carolina's Zaquandre White is probably one of the most unheralded of them all.

A former Florida State recruit, White transferred to South Carolina but didn't find immediate playing time. In fact, he had just 16 career carries to his name entering his senior season.

White was more of a rotational back for the first half of his senior year before taking over as the lead guy around the halfway point. At 6-foot-1, 215 pounds, White has good size for the position and runs with balance and enough agility to make plays in open space.

White is a well-rounded running back who can contribute in the passing game and has very little tread on his tire. He's someone who should not be overlooked.