2018 NFL Mock Draft: Josh Allen goes to the Jets

By Brad Weiss | Jan 24, 2018

LARAMIE, WY - DECEMBER 03: Josh Allen (17) of the Wyoming Cowboys passes against the San Diego State Aztecs during the second half of San Diego State's 27-24 win on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post via Getty Images) /

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SAN DIEGO, CA – DECEMBER 21: Josh Allen #17 of the Wyoming Cowboys passes the ball during the first half of the Poinsettia Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium on December 21, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

Quarterback. Wyoming. Josh Allen. 6. player. 30.

The New York Jets will be in the market for a new quarterback this offseason, whether or not they decide to grab one via the NFL Draft. Last year, Josh McCown had a career-year for the Jets, though he is obviously not a long-term solution at the position. Picking at No. 6, the Jets should be able to nab one of these big-named quarterbacks in this draft class, and Wyoming’s Josh Allen may be waiting for them outside the top-5.

Allen did not put up crazy statistics during his time at Wyoming, and he failed to win on a consistent basis. However, he has all the size needed to be a big-time player at the next level, and some even believe he could be the first quarterback off the board. While that assessment seems a bit far-fetched, he is going to go early in round one, and the Jets need to find someone who can play the position long after McCown hangs them up.

There is a good chance McCown could be back with the team next season, either as the starting quarterback, or as a backup. The idea that either Bryce Petty or Christian Hackenberg will start is a stretch, and the team may decide to move on from them. Allen will be highly scrutinized during his Pro Day, and at the Scouting Combine, and a good performance could actually cause him to be picked before the Jets select at No. 6.

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