Contrary to most predictions, a new mock draft does not think the New York Jets are guaranteed to select an offensive tackle with their first-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft.
In The Ringer’s first 2024 mock draft, the team selected Georgia’s star tight end Brock Bowers with the 10th overall pick.
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Analyst Benjamin Solak, discussing the selection of Bowers, said, “They (New York) need a second pass catcher to pair with Garrett Wilson; they do not have a strong starting tight end, and Bowers has the blocking prowess to help mitigate their lackluster tackle situation.