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Jets' defense is priority in middle picks

Jets general manager Joe Douglas made sure Zach Wilson and new offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur have what they need to be successful.

Then he took care of Robert Saleh’s defense.

The Jets selected quick and productive North Carolina running back Michael Carter in the fourth round with the No. 107 pick. He was the fourth-straight offensive player the Jets took to open this year’s draft. The Jets hadn’t done that since 1983 when they drafted quarterback Ken O’Brien.

Douglas drafted Wilson second overall, USC guard Alijah Vera-Tucker with the 14th pick and Ole Miss receiver Elijah Moore 34th and then Carter.