Guard, Illinois
6-4, 305
Projection: 2nd round

Has a great combination of size, athletic ability and strength. Very smart – has received academic honors. Very tough in the trenches – has good pop at the point of attack and can root defenders off the ball.

Nick Mangold has been that quiet yet proficient star in the middle of the Jets’ line. Since being selected 29th overall in 2006, he has flown under the radar while his more celebrated linemate, D’Brickashaw Ferguson, has received more attention, primarily due to the position he plays.

A left tackle will always be more coveted but the center is the glue of the offensive line and the Jets were smart to grab such a valuable pivot man. Since being drafted, Mangold nailed down the starting job immediately, mastered all the offensive line calls, started every game and has been voted to the Pro Bowl.

OLB, Michigan
6-1, 268, 4.7-40
Projection: 1st round

One of my favorite players in the entire draft. Graham is a non-stop tackling machine. He plays with a lot of passion and intensity and is consistently around the football. He had a huge Senior Bowl - was a real disruptive force and consistently made plays behind the line of scrimmage.

The Jets are clearly loading up for a Championship run. With rumors circulating that they are having serious internal discussions about trading for Brandon Marshall, they landed their most recent target LaDanian Tomlinson, beating out the Vikings for his services.

When Mike Tannenbaum wants someone he usually gets him and early reports indicate that he pursued Tomlinson hard. This move has Woody Johnson’s fingerprints all over it. Tomlinson is a marquee name and brings more star power than Thomas Jones.

DE, Northwestern
6-6, 270, 4.8-40
Projection: 4th round

Wooton has the size, strength and athleticism to play the 5-technique DE position in the 3-4. He is tough, physical and aggressive and consistently plays with a high motor.