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Consensus seems to be for Jets to take an OT first, WR later

Alabama tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. could be the first offensive lineman drafted Thursday night, and three other highly rated OTs are expected to follow him soon in the first round. The Jets are sure to get a shot at one of them. Credit: AP/Vasha Hunt

Sam Darnold will be about 3,000 miles away from Joe Douglas on draft night. But Darnold will be very present in Douglas’ mind.

The Jets need to further bolster the offensive line to protect Sam Darnold, but they also need to get the third-year quarterback some weapons.

Douglas, in his first draft as a general manager, may have a difficult decision to make with the No.