Hold everything.
Prevailing wisdom and just about every mock draft on the planet have the New York Jets using the No. 2 pick overall in the 2021 NFL Draft on BYU quarterback Zach Wilson.
But SI’s Albert Breer dropped this nugget Tuesday on Twitter which indicates Wilson to the Jets is not guaranteed:
The Jets and Broncos will be represented at Justin Fields’ second pro day (Wednesday) in Columbus, per sources. Both had GMs at his first pro day last week.
Now, it’s entirely possible this is just due diligence by Jets general manager Joe Douglas. After all, you never know what can happen when the draft starts in two weeks. Perhaps someone makes Douglas an offer he can’t refuse for the No. 2 pick and the Jets move down the board. If that’s the case, Douglas still needs to walk away from the draft with a new franchise QB after sending Sam Darnold to the Carolina Panthers.
One thing is for certain: Jets fans can have their voices heard before Douglas is on the clock. Tuesday on Twitter, owner Woody Johnson reached out to the fan base for suggestions on what the Jets should do with their first-round selections:
As you know we have pick 2 and 23. Who do you like?
Jets fans, speak now or forever hold your peace.
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