Yahoo Sports Jets 2023 NFL Mock Draft Roundup: Consensus forms around Georgia OT Broderick Jones
While all attention in Jets land has been focused on Aaron Rodgers' (seemingly) imminent arrival in a trade, the prospects of Gang Green holding onto their first-round pick remain uncertain.
But with the two sides still appearing to haggle over the details, the Jets' scouting department is undoubtedly looking over every potential prospect should New York hold onto the No. 13 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
With that being said, here is where the latest mock drafts have the Jets going in Round 1:
OT Broderick Jones (Georgia)
Will New York have to part with No. 13 overall in the Aaron Rodgers deal? Will the Jets trust Mekhi Becton and Max Mitchell to man the corners next fall? It sounds unlikely after the murmurings of the last few offseasons. Jones is another young player to bring in and develop.
Oliver Hodgkinson, Pro Football Network
OT Peter Skoronski (Northwestern)
Supporting their presumptive new QB in this 2023 NFL Mock Draft takes the form of an offensive line upgrade. Skoronski has been a highly-rated offensive tackle prospect since setting foot on the field for Northwestern. There are few tackles in this class who possess his football intelligence, technical ability, and athleticism to be a force both in the run game and as a pass protector.
Trevor Sikkema, Pro Football Focus
OT Broderick Jones (Georgia)
With all signs pointing to Aaron Rodgers on his way to New York, the Jets will need to make sure the offensive line is as good as it can be. Jones doesn’t have a ton of starting experience to his name, but what he’s shown has already been promising.
OT Broderick Jones (Georgia)
Mekhi Becton has largely been a bust in his time in New York. He has struggled to keep his weight down and has been injured, only playing in 1 game for the past two seasons. Duane Brown isn't getting any younger and if Aaron Rodgers is indeed brought in the Jets know they will need to help keep him upright. This is a solid tackle class.
OT Paris Johnson (Ohio State)
Johnson is a super long, athletic blocker who feels very NFL-ready at the left or right tackle spot. The Jets give up their second- and third-round picks in 2023 and 2024 along with Elijah Moore in the Rodgers deal.
OT Broderick Jones (Georgia)
Jones is a big, mean tackle that moves well and didn’t allow a single sack for the Bulldogs last season. He can start next season on the right side but also has the potential to be the best tackle in this class.
OT Paris Johnson (Ohio State)
The Jets desperately need help at the tackle spot for whoever plays quarterback for them in 2023. They nab an immediate starter in Johnson who was very productive in protecting CJ Stroud’s blind side last year, and has a ton of room still for growth, he could come away as the best tackle from this class when all is said and done.
