2018 NFL Mock Draft: Josh Rosen heads to Broncos

By Brad Weiss | Mar 7, 2018

PHOENIX, AZ - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Josh Rosen #3 of the UCLA Bruins throws the football prior to the Cactus Bowl against Kansas State Wildcats at Chase Field on December 26, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Kansas State Wildcats won 35-17. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images) /

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PASADENA, CA – JANUARY 01: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Oklahoma Sooners throws a pass during the 2018 College Football Playoff Semifinal Game against the Georgia Bulldogs at the Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual at the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2018 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

player. 30. . Quarterback. Oklahoma. Baker Mayfield. 6

The New York Jets made some news this week, as they got rid of defensive tackle Muhammad Wilkerson. While they could certainly use some help up front on defense via the NFL Draft, picking at No. 6 is too early to go that route in this draft class. The odds are the Jets will roll the dice on a franchise quarterback, and Baker Mayfield could be available, giving them the signal-caller this franchise so desperately needs.

Mayfield has been linked to the Cleveland Browns, so he could be done by No. 6. However, he would be a nice fit in New York, as he has the star power to play under the bright lights. The Heisman Trophy winner has had to work for everything he has earned in college football, as he had to walk on twice at both Texas Tech, and Oklahoma.

The Jets saw some unexpected people step up last season, and their defense should be solid in 2018. Quarterback Josh McCown had a career-year under center, but he is way too old to be considered a franchise quarterback. McCown may stick around, and for Mayfield, he would learn a lot from the veteran, who can teach him a lot about playing the game at the NFL level.

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