2024 NFL Draft Grades: New York Jets

The 2024 NFL Draft is now in the rearview mirror, and we have compiled a consensus ranking using NFL draft grades from a variety of sites.

What draft grades have the media given to the New York Jets? What are they saying about the Jets' 2024 draft haul?

NFL.com - Grade: B+

Day 1 grade: B
Day 2 grade: A-
Day 3 grade: B

Analysis: Even after picking up veteran tackles Tyron Smith and Morgan Moses this offseason, the Jets selected Fashanu to help protect Aaron Rodgers. They spent their second-rounder on Rodgers last year and moved up for the tough-running Corley to improve the talent surrounding the future Hall of Famer.

The Jets did well picking up a 2025 third-rounder for one of their fourth-round selections. Adding in the big, nimble Allen to the backfield behind Breece Hall and Israel Abanikanda makes sense given how injuries have impacted depth at the position. I projected the Jets to bring in productive team leader Travis on Day 3, so trading up for him in the fifth wasn't surprising. Stiggers is a fantastic story, coming through the CFL to the NFL, and a competitive athlete outside.

ESPN - Grade: B

Top needs entering the draft: Wide receiver, offensive tackle, safety

Round 1 was always going to be a delicate balance for Jets GM Joe Douglas, who had to balance his team's short-term championship window alongside 40-year-old quarterback Aaron Rodgers with the long-term vision of building a sustainable contender. He needed to add a player who could be a star both now and later, someone who could make a significant contribution as a rookie. That's why I thought offensive tackle might be a tough sell to Rodgers -- and to fans -- at No. 10. New York added Tyron Smith and Morgan Moses in March to man those spots in 2024, and a rookie might have to be the swing tackle or move inside to guard for a year.

Instead, Douglas stuck to his board and got his guy with Olu Fashanu (11), a prototypical left tackle who can be Smith's replacement in 2025. It wasn't the flashiest pick, but if Fashanu can hit his ceiling, he could be a stellar player at a premium position for a decade.

Malachi Corley (65) had 29 receiving touchdowns over the past three seasons and makes cornerbacks look silly after the catch. The Jets took two running backs in Braelon Allen (134) and Isaiah Davis (173), who will duke it out to be Breece Hall's backup. Allen is my fifth-ranked back in the class, while Davis lands at No. 10.

Qwan'tez Stiggers (176) is one of the most fascinating picks in the entire draft. He became the third player in the common draft era (since 1967) to be selected without attending college and the first CFL player with no college experience to be drafted. And he can play, too. Quarterback Jordan Travis (171) was tremendously productive at Florida State. Could he be stashed as the Jets' third QB behind Tyrod Taylor this season?

Douglas also executed several trades throughout the weekend, maneuvering up and down the board, including a deal for the Lions' 2025 third-rounder. Corley might be the most important pick of this class in the short term, as I could see him having a role in 2024. Douglas did a nice job getting value throughout.

MORE: New York Jets 2024 NFL Draft Roundup


New York Jets Mock Draft Roundup 1.0

Throughout the year and leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft, we will update our New York Jets Mock Draft Roundup showing picks for the New York Jets from several prominent sites and draft analysts.

The following are picks in recent mock drafts for the Jets:

Fox Sports - Rob Rang (5/3)

20. Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

With just six touchdown receptions to his credit, Loveland likely won't generate first-round buzz from those scouting stat sheets, but the 6-foot-5, 245-pounder possesses the soft hands and balance through contact to be a monster in the middle in the NFL.

ESPN - Jordan Reid (5/2)

21. Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State

Mike Williams joined the Jets on a one-year deal, and they drafted Malachi Corley in Round 3, but they could keep pursuing playmakers beyond Garrett Wilson. With high expectations coming into last season, Egbuka battled a nagging ankle injury that led to surgery. But when healthy, he's a crafty and sharp route runner with enough burst to generate separation by overexaggerating body movements. Egbuka was limited to 41 catches and 515 receiving yards last season, but he's aiming to rebound in 2024.

MORE: Continue reading our 2025 New York Jets Mock Draft Roundup


New York Jets 2024 NFL Schedule

Below you will find the weekly regular-season schedule for the New York Jets.

WeekDateOpponentResults
Week 1Mon., Sept. 9at San Francisco 49ersL 32-19
Week 2Sun., Sept. 15at Tennessee TitansW 24-17
Week 3Thu., Sept. 19vs. New England PatriotsW 24-3
Week 4Sun., Sept. 29vs. Denver BroncosL 10-9
Week 5Sun., Oct. 6at Minnesota VikingsL 23-17
Week 6Mon., Oct. 14vs. Buffalo BillsL 23-20
Week 7Sun., Oct. 20at Pittsburgh SteelersL 37-15
Week 8Sun., Oct. 27at New England PatriotsL 25-22
Week 9Thu., Oct. 31vs. Houston TexansW 21-13
Week 10Sun., Nov. 10at Arizona CardinalsL 31-6
Week 11Sun., Nov. 17vs. Indianapolis ColtsL 28-27
Week 12BYE
Week 13Sun., Dec. 1vs. Seattle SeahawksL 26-21
Week 14Sun., Dec. 8at Miami DolphinsL 32-26 (OT)
Week 15Sun., Dec. 15at Jacksonville JaguarsW 32-25
Week 16Sun., Dec. 22vs. Los Angeles RamsL 19-9
Week 17Sun., Dec. 29at Buffalo BillsL 40-14
Week 18Sun., Jan. 5vs. Miami DolphinsW 32-20

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New York Jets - 2024 Draft Results

The table below are all of the 2024 NFL Draft picks selected by the New York Jets.

RoundOverallPlayerPositionSchool
111Olu FashanuOTPenn State
365Malachi CorleyWRWestern Kentucky
4134Braelon AllenRBWisconsin
5171Jordan TravisQBFlorida State
5173Isaiah DavisRBSouth Dakota State
5176Qwan'tez StiggersCBToronto Argonauts
7257Jaylen KeySAlabama

More: 2024 NFL Draft Results - New York Jets Draft History