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NY Jets overhaul and fix their offense in 7-round 2024 NFL Mock Draft

We attempted to fix the Jets offense in this mock draft
Justin Fried
Justin Fried

The Jet Press

NY Jets, Taliese Fuaga / Chris Coduto/GettyImages

The NY Jets offense is a broken, inept, disgraceful excuse for an NFL offense. From the quarterback to the offensive line to the skill positions to the coaching, there isn't a single part of the Jets' offense that is currently working.

The Aaron Rodgers injury didn't help matters, but even with Rodgers, it's hard to feel optimistic about any part of this Jets offense right now. Things need to change, and they might not be able to until the offseason.

Let's try and fix things, shall we? They only have five total selections to make in the 2024 NFL Draft, but they could still make some noise if they make the right picks. That was our goal with this mock draft.

Using Pro Football Network's mock simulator, we set out to fix the Jets offense with an all-offense 2024 NFL Mock Draft. Here are the results.

Round 1, 16th Overall, NY Jets: Taliese Fuaga, OT, Oregon State

The Jets only have one pick in the first two rounds this year due to the Rodgers trade, and it seems likely that they'll look to address their offensive line with that pick.

Duane Brown and Mekhi Becton are both set to be free agents and even if Becton is re-signed, the Jets could still use some tackle help. With the top tackles already off the board, I went with Oregon State's Taliese Fuaga at this spot.

Fuaga is one of the fastest-rising offensive line prospects in this class. At 6-foot-6, 330 pounds, Fuaga blends impressive athleticism with outstanding raw power, giving him Pro Bowl upside at the NFL level.

He's primarily played right tackle at Oregon State and could step in as an immediate day-one starter for the Jets at that spot. The Jets need building blocks on their offensive line, and Fuaga would give them one.

Round 3, 80th Overall, NY Jets: Xavier Legette, WR, South Carolina

The Jets completely blundered the wide receiver position this offseason. Garrett Wilson is a star, but the lack of talent around him has become increasingly apparent as the season has progressed.

Although a Davante Adams trade could be looming, the Jets should absolutely look to address the position in the 2024 draft as well. South Carolina's Xavier Legette could be a steal in the third round.

Legette is a human highlight reel who, at 6-foot-3, 227 pounds, moves like a man half his size. He's a dynamic downfield threat with outstanding straight-line speed and an excellent catch radius.

There's a good chance Legette will continue to rise up draft boards as we draw closer to the draft. For now, however, I was thrilled to land him at pick No. 80 overall.

Round 4, 105th Overall, NY Jets: Ladd McConkey, WR, Georgia

The Jets desperately need wide receiver help, so much so that I have no issue doubling up at the position here. Georgia's Ladd McConkey is the first of two Jets fourth-round selections.

McConkey is a very different type of receiver than Legette. At 5-foot-11, 185 pounds, McConkey is a surgical route-runner with excellent hands and ridiculous change-of-direction skills.

He's an ideal YAC slot receiver who is exactly what this Jets offense needs. Honestly, his film is reminiscent of a souped-up Hunter Renfrow — everyone's favorite Jets trade deadline target.

McConkey is probably even more of a playmaker than Renfrow. He's another guy I assume will climb up draft boards over the coming months, but I love the idea of pairing him with Xavier Legette on the Jets.

Round 4, 112th Overall, NY Jets: Brandon Coleman, OT/OG, TCU

More offense, this time back to the offensive line. After adding a new starting right tackle in the first round, the Jets add a versatile depth piece in Brandon Coleman here on Day 3.

Coleman is a versatile and talented offensive line prospect who has started at four of the five offensive line spots for TCU over the last two years.

He primarily played guard in 2021 (starting at both guard spots) before transitioning to left tackle in 2022. Coleman has again been playing more left guard for TCU this season.

At 6-foot-6, 320 pounds, Coleman projects as a tackle/guard hybrid at the NFL level, and it's that versatility that should intrigue teams. The Jets need more young pieces on this offensive line.

Round 6, 176th Overall, NY Jets: Joe Milton, QB, Tennessee

Why not take a swing on a high-upside Day 3 quarterback prospect? Aaron Rodgers should be back in 2024, but that doesn't mean the Jets should just neglect the quarterback position.

Tennessee's Joe Milton is about as physically gifted as any Day 3 quarterback prospect you're going to find. The fifth-year senior stands at a massive 6-foot-6, 235 pounds, and has the arm strength to back up his size.

Milton might have the strongest arm in this entire class, and he's also a very good athlete for his size. Of course, he's still a massive work in progress as an overall quarterback, which is why he likely won't be a high pick.

Still, these are the guys you take chances on in the sixth round. Draft Milton, let him develop for a year or two, and maybe, just maybe, you can find your successor to Rodgers on Day 3. His raw talent is worth taking a chance on.

Justin Fried

Justin Fried

Justin Fried is an editor for FanSided who has over seven years of experience covering the NFL and various other sports. A diehard Jets fan since birth, Justin has served as the editor for The Jet Press since 2019, interviewing athletes such as Sauce Gardner, Curtis Martin, LaDainian Tomlinson, Joe Klecko, and many others. Justin has also worked closely with brands like Red Bull to help highlight the niche sectors of the sporting world. His four-part series on the sport of breaking remains one of his proudest pieces of work. In his spare time, Justin is an avid pro wrestling fan who is fortunate enough to have traveled to nearly 30 different countries.