Jets Trade Up, Take T Brandon Shell in Round 5

South Carolina Big Man, Great Nephew of Art Shell, Arrives via Deal with Washington

After making five trades involving draft picks last year, Mike Maccagnan almost went his whole second draft as Jets general manager without making a trade. Almost.

But in the middle of Round 5, Maccagnan and the Jets traded up with the Washington Redskins and selected tackle Brandon Shell of South Carolina — the great nephew of Pro Football Hall of Famer Art Shell — with the 158th overall pick.

The pick was one spot behind where the Jets would have selected in Round 5 had they not given up that pick to Denver in the trade for T Ryan Clady. In the trade, the Jets sent to the 'Skins next year's fourth-rounder.…