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 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
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.
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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
ESPN - Jordan Reid (5/2)
21. Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
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.
Week | Date | Opponent | Results |
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Week 1 | Mon., Sept. 9 | at San Francisco 49ers | L 32-19 |
Week 2 | Sun., Sept. 15 | at Tennessee Titans | W 24-17 |
Week 3 | Thu., Sept. 19 | vs. New England Patriots | W 24-3 |
Week 4 | Sun., Sept. 29 | vs. Denver Broncos | L 10-9 |
Week 5 | Sun., Oct. 6 | at Minnesota Vikings | L 23-17 |
Week 6 | Mon., Oct. 14 | vs. Buffalo Bills | L 23-20 |
Week 7 | Sun., Oct. 20 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | L 37-15 |
Week 8 | Sun., Oct. 27 | at New England Patriots | L 25-22 |
Week 9 | Thu., Oct. 31 | vs. Houston Texans | W 21-13 |
Week 10 | Sun., Nov. 10 | at Arizona Cardinals | L 31-6 |
Week 11 | Sun., Nov. 17 | vs. Indianapolis Colts | L 28-27 |
Week 12 | BYE | ||
Week 13 | Sun., Dec. 1 | vs. Seattle Seahawks | L 26-21 |
Week 14 | Sun., Dec. 8 | at Miami Dolphins | L 32-26 (OT) |
Week 15 | Sun., Dec. 15 | at Jacksonville Jaguars | W 32-25 |
Week 16 | Sun., Dec. 22 | vs. Los Angeles Rams | L 19-9 |
Week 17 | Sun., Dec. 29 | at Buffalo Bills | L 40-14 |
Week 18 | Sun., Jan. 5 | vs. Miami Dolphins | W 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.
Round | Overall | Player | Position | School |
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1 | 11 | Olu Fashanu | OT | Penn State |
3 | 65 | Malachi Corley | WR | Western Kentucky |
4 | 134 | Braelon Allen | RB | Wisconsin |
5 | 171 | Jordan Travis | QB | Florida State |
5 | 173 | Isaiah Davis | RB | South Dakota State |
5 | 176 | Qwan'tez Stiggers | CB | Toronto Argonauts |
7 | 257 | Jaylen Key | S | Alabama |