The New York Jets are set to come to Las Vegas’ NFL Draft podium nine times between April 28 and 30. In celebration and anticipation, Jets X-Factor looks back at the finest names chosen in their respective current slots.
With the week of the draft officially underway, our countdown reaches the 38th overall pick, the most valuable selection obtained from the Sam Darnold trade with the Carolina Panthers.
1961: DE Jerry Mays, Dallas Texans
Jerry Mays was an All-American at defensive tackle for Southern Methodist before the AFL came calling. When the Texans moved, thus did Mays as well, shifting over to end upon the arrival of the Kansas City Chiefs.