What could Jets GM Darren Mougey accomplish in first draft?

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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- His former boss recently called him a "hidden gem" in the scouting and personnel community. Those days are over.

After 13 years in background roles with the Denver Broncos -- from scouting intern to assistant general manager -- Darren Mougey is out front, preparing to direct his first draft from the big chair as the New York Jets' general manager.

"Yeah, I'm sure there'll be some nerves," Mougey said, who was hired in January to replace Joe Douglas. "It's definitely different being one that gives suggestions, and then one that makes a decision."

Mougey, 40, inherits eight draft picks, including three in the first three rounds: Nos. 7, 42 and 73. He…