Could the Jets make a splash before the 2022 NFL draft kicks off on Thursday?
Disgruntled 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel has made it clear that he wants to be traded. The Jets are in need of a star wide receiver and already made a run at Tyreek Hill earlier this offseason.
Douglas could offer the 49ers the same package he offered the Chiefs for Hill: both of New York’s 2022 second-round picks and its 2022 third-round pick. The 49ers are looking for a “king’s ransom” in exchange for Samuel, though, leaving Douglas to decide whether he sees value in sending a haul to San Francisco to land the star wideout.
In this mock draft, we have the Jets doing whatever it takes to land Samuel. That means sending the 10th overall pick to the 49ers, as well as the 35th pick and the 117th pick. Is it worth parting ways with two top 40 picks to bring Samuel to the Big Apple? Douglas might not think so, but if he is truly intent on getting Zach Wilson an experienced top receiver over a rookie at the position, he might have to overpay to get a deal done.
Let’s take a look at who we think the Jets will select with their remaining picks after making the splash for Samuel.
