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New York Jets: 7-Round 2016 NFL Mock Draft

By Luis Tirado Jr.

Dec 14, 2014; Nashville, TN, USA; New York Jets logo prior to the game against the Tennessee Titans at LP Field. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 14, 2014; Nashville, TN, USA; New York Jets logo prior to the game against the Tennessee Titans at LP Field. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 22, 2014; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks tight end Hunter Henry (84) runs after a catch in the first half against the Ole Miss Rebels at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2014; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks tight end Hunter Henry (84) runs after a catch in the first half against the Ole Miss Rebels at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 1- TE Hunter Henry, Arkansas

As was the case in 2015 for the Jets, once everyone on offense was clicking on all cylinders, it proved to be potent. The only area of need is at the tight end position. Jeff Cumberland hasn’t caught a single touchdown this season and has produced mediocre stats with 77 receiving yards on 5 receptions. He’s not even able to do well when it comes to his blocking assignments for the Jets’ ground game which leads many to believe that his role will more than likely be of a backup in the future as he’s under contract until 2017.

Promising tight end Jace Amaro suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in September and saw no action this year. Before his unfortunate injury, he was still struggling like he has most of his time in the NFL with understanding the offensive playbook of the Jets and executing on his specific assignments. Kellen Davis has also been a non-factor this season with his only contributions being a decent blocker on offense.

The Jets want to keep adding talent to their offense to continue pushing the envelope. While many envision the return of guys like quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick and Brandon Marshall next year, adding a quality tight end that can step right in and contribute is key to adding another dimension to the Jets’ offense. That’s why with their first pick of the draft, it makes sense to select tight end Hunter Henry out of Arkansas.

With solid receiving skills and even better blocking techniques, Henry is exactly what the Jets need to finally address their tight end position. So far in his college football career, Henry has totaled 1,569 receiving yards on 111 receptions and nine touchdowns. He has a good head on his shoulders and a high enough football IQ to grasp playbooks quickly and have an easy transition to the pros. It’s about time the Jet turn this weakness on offense into a strength once again.

Next: Round 2

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