
In a little more than two weeks, GM Joe Douglas will lead the Jets into the 2024 NFL Draft. While this spring's annual selection meeting will be held in Detroit, Douglas has been "motor city" throughout the offseason while upgrading his roster at every turn.
When Douglas was asked about his wide receiver room following the signing of Mike Williams, he provided insight on his overall mindset about roster construction.
"I don't feel good about any room – I want to improve every room any time I can do it," he said during the League Meetings in Orlando.
Douglas has been moving furniture since the opening of the new league year. He traded for edge rusher Haason Reddick (PHI) and tackle Morgan Moses (BAL).,Signed six unrestricted free agents: T Tyron Smith (DAL), WR Mike Williams (LAC), QB Tyrod Taylor (NYG), LG John Simpson (BAL) and DTs Javon Kinlaw (SF) and Leki Fotu (AZ). Andre-signed five: S Chuck Clark, K Greg Zeurlein, P Thomas Morstead, TE Kenny Yeboah and OL Jake Hanson; and grabbed a street free agent to boot in CB Isaiah Oliver (SF).
"I thought Joe has done a really nice job," HC Robert Saleh said during the AFC Coaches Breakfast. "It has given us a lot of flexibility with regards to the draft, so still lots of work to do, a lot of things we need to accomplish, but good so far."
And that was before Douglas landed Reddick, who has racked up 50.5 sacks over the past four seasons, from Philly in exchange for a conditional third-round pick in 2026. The Jets own seven selections in this year's draft, beginning with the No. 10 pick in Round 1. After fortifying the offensive line with three starters, might Douglas add another tackle considering Smith, a five-time first- and second-team All-Pro, signed a one-year deal; and Moses, a Jet in 2021, is entering the final year of a three-year deal?
"Well, I think this is an unbelievable O-line class," Douglas said. "It's an unbelievable class at quite a few positions, but I think where we are at now, we have great flexibility to go in any direction that we see is best for us moving forward. I think it opens the door to a lot of possibilities at 10."
Seven tackles could be taken in the opening round and those dominoes are expected to start with Joe Alt (Notre Dame) and Olu Fashanu (Penn State). But Troy Fautanu (Washington), Taliese Fuaga (Oregon State) and J.C. Latham (Alabama) are all intriguing prospects. This could be a historic WR class, and it would be fascinating if one of the big three – Marvin Harrison Jr. (Ohio State), Rome Odunze (Washington) and Malik Nabers (LSU) – make it to No. 10. Williams, who will look to return to form following an ACL tear last season, is also on a one-year deal.
"I think Mike is a great complement to what Garrett [Wilson] does in terms of both of their strengths," Douglas said of Williams. "We know that Garrett can separate, we know he is an elite level route runner and to have another receiver that is a big physical guy go up and 50/50 balls become 80/20 balls with Mike, that adds different dimension to the group."
See NFL.com's Daniel Jeremiah's top 50 prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft.


1. QB Caleb Williams, USC

2. WR Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State

3. WR Rome Odunze, Washington

4. WR Malik Nabers, LSU

5. QB Drake Maye, North Carolina

6. QB Jayden Daniels, LSU

7. TE Brock Bowers, Georgia

8. CB Terrion Arnold, Alabama

9. OT Taliese Fuaga, Oregon State

10. OT Joe Alt, Notre Dame

11. EDGE Dallas Turner, Alabama

12. OT Troy Fautanu, Washington

13. CB Quinyon Mitchell, Toledo

14. EDGE Jared Verse, Florida State

15. OT Olumuyiwa Fashanu, Penn State

16. OT JC Latham, Alabama

17. WR Brian Thomas Jr., LSU

18. EDGE Laiatu Latu, UCLA

19. DT Byron Murphy II, Texas

20. OT Amarius Mims, Georgia

21. QB J.J. McCarthy, Michigan

22. OT Tyler Guyton, Oklahoma

23. EDGE Chop Robinson, Penn State

24. LB Edgerrin Cooper, Texas A&M

25. WR Adonai Mitchell, Texas

26. CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr., Missouri

27. OL Graham Barton, Duke

28. CB Cooper DeJean, Iowa

29. QB Bo Nix, Oregon

30. OL Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon

31. CB Nate Wiggins, Clemson

32. DT Jer'Zhan Newton, Illinois

33. QB Michael Penix Jr., Washington

34. WR Ladd McConkey, Georgia

35. OL Zach Frazier, West Virginia

36. CB Kamari Lassiter, Georgia

37. DT Braden Fiske, Florida State

38. EDGE Darius Robinson, Missouri

39. WR Ricky Pearsall, Florida

40. LB Payton Wilson, N.C. State

41. WR Xavier Worthy, Texas

42. CB Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama

43. WR Troy Franklin, Oregon

44. OT Jordan Morgan, Arizona

45. WR Keon Coleman, Florida State

46. LB Junior Colson, Michigan

47. WR Malachi Corley, Western Kentucky

48. EDGE Marshawn Kneeland, Western Michigan

49. WR Roman Wilson, Michigan

50. DT Maason Smith, LSU
The Jets promise to have a different dimension at quarterback next season. Aaron Rodgers (40) will return following recovery from his Achilles tendon tear., Taylor (35 in August) will provide an experienced backup and the team, which granted Zach Wilson permission to pursue a trade, could be on the hunt for a developmental prospect.
"If there is a player that we feel helps the Jets, we have the flexibility to do that," Douglas said. "So, we are thinking not only for this year, but for future too. But ultimately, we want to do what is best for the 2024 Jets as well."
The Jets don't have gaping holes heading into the draft. They'll have to add another safety and will likely add another depth piece at RB. Douglas will continue to target the trenches and Georgia TE Brock Bowers could join the talk with the wideouts and tackles at No. 10. As free agency illustrated, sleep on Douglas at your own risk.
"We're open to anyone that can come in here and make an immediate impact," he said.