2020 NFL Draft: New York Jets 7 Round 2020 Mock Draft

2020 NFL Draft: New York Jets 7-round mock

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 22: New York Jets Quarterback Sam Darnold (14) looks to pass the ball during the first half of the National Football League game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Jets on December 22, 2019 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. (Photo by Joshua Sarner/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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Boise State defensive end Curtis Weaver (99) encourages the crowd with Fresno State backed up near their own end zone in the first half of the Mountain West championship at Albertsons Stadium on Dec. 2, 2017 in Boise, Idaho. (Joe Jaszewski/Idaho Statesman/TNS via Getty Images) /

Boise State. player. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. 30. Edge Rusher. Curtis Weaver. 2

In the second round, the Jets need to find a top edge rusher after getting help to protect Sam Darnold. It’s been quite some time since the Jets have had a pass-rusher, but it’s not for a lack of trying. Last decade, they invested a first-round pick in Quinton Coples, along with third-round selections of Jordan Jenkins and Jachai Polite. Here, they select edge rusher Curtis Weaver here in round two.

Weaver had an extremely productive three seasons at Boise State, logging 34 sacks, 47.5 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles and two interceptions. He was rewarded with the Mountain West defensive player of the year award.

Weaver would fit in perfectly with this Jets defense. New York primarily runs a 3-4 under Gregg Williams, and at 6-foot-3 and 265 pounds, he’s a perfect candidate to be a stand-up rusher in their defense.

Weaver is great at getting pressure on the quarterbacks, and he can get there in many ways. He shows some pretty solid bend for his size, and can be very quick off the snap attacking gaps. With Weaver and a developing Quinnen Williams, this defensive line is starting to take shape.

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