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2020 NFL Draft: New York Jets 7-round mock

By Jacob Schyvinck

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)
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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CHESTNUT HILL, MA – SEPTEMBER 13: Kansas Jayhawks offensive lineman Hakeem Adeniji (78) during a game between the Boston College Eagles and the Kansas University Jayhawks on September 13, 2019, at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – SEPTEMBER 13: Kansas Jayhawks offensive lineman Hakeem Adeniji (78) during a game between the Boston College Eagles and the Kansas University Jayhawks on September 13, 2019, at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

player. 30. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. 4. Kansas. Hakeem Adeniji. Offensive Line

With plenty of needs addressed in the first three rounds, it’s back to the offensive line here. Adeniji is listed as a tackle, and started 48 games at tackle for the Jayhawks in his career.

Adeniji got an invite to the 2020 Senior Bowl, and played both tackle and guard during the week. In 1-on-1 reps, he fell victim to speed rushers on the edge quite a bit, but showed great power and anchor against defensive tackles on the interior. Adeniji’s best position could be guard at the next level, and with the Jets needs all along the offensive line, he’s a great addition at this point in the draft.

Pairing Adeniji next to Thomas on the left side of the line would be very solid, as both have the power to win against stronger defenders at the point of attack. The Jets believe in Chuma Edoga on the right side at tackle. Add in a free-agent acquisition, and the Jets rebuild of the offensive line comes together nicely. That could get Darnold and Gase’s offense back on track for the 2020 season, and potentially propel this Jets team into contention for a Wild Card spot.

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