It’s shaping up to be a big night for the Jets. After selecting BYU quarterback Zach Wilson No. 2 overall, the Jets have traded back up to snag the Vikings’ No. 14 overall pick. In the process, they’ve leapfrogged Bill Belichick and the Patriots, who were unable to move up from No. 15.
With the 14th pick, the Jets selected USC guard Alijah Vera-Tucker. The choice wasn’t met with much of a reaction from the crowd in Cleveland, but GM Joe Douglas was practically doing cartwheels. A darling of scouts across the league, Vera-Tucker has been lauded for his versatility and hard-nosed playing style.
AVT was already considered a top offensive guard prospect heading into the 2020 season, but he added even more intrigue following a successful transition to tackle. After earning second-team All-Pac-12 honors in 2019, he made a jump to the first team in 2020. He also earned the Morris Trophy this past season, awarded to the best OL/DL in the Pac 12 (as voted by players).
Vera-Tucker lacks elite athleticism, which means his future will probably be on the interior. Either way, his high-IQ play style and versatility should make him a contributor for the Jets right off the bat.
Here’s the full breakdown of the deal that brought Vera-Tucker to the east coast:
Vikings Receive
- Pick No. 23
- Pick No. 66
- Pick No. 86
Jets Receive
- Pick No. 14
- Pick No. 143
Jets just made BB smile. Ugh…
Why?
Wow Tucker and Becton. I’m jealous being a Giants fan
Because the jets aren’t trading up for a Qb which means Jones is available at 15
What horrific value for the Vikings
Yah. They dropped far for not much in return
What? Horrific value based on what metric? They received two 3rds for moving back 9 spots. The trade value chart says they actually did quite well in value, 1180 points coming in vs 1134.5 going out.
By the Rich Hill value chart, they actually came out ahead 30 points. Giving up the second to last pick in the 4th round was worth getting the second pick in the 3rd round. The Vikes would have had to give up both of their 3rd to get the Jets 2nd, instead.
They also selected Mac Jones with the same pick.
I saw that! The Pats taking Mac Jones was so obvious the graphics guy jumped the gun a pick.
The last Oakland playa had a picture of
His gramma with him and kept saying “sack the quarter back.” Big shoes to fill