What Jets, Giants may do at defensive position in 2023 NFL Draft

The 2023 NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday, April 27 in Kansas Metropolis.

The Jets will head to city with six picks, together with No. 13 total, whereas the Giants have 10, starting with No. 25.

The Submit’s Paul Schwartz and Brian Costello take a look at what the 2 groups could do with their choices in terms of defensive linemen:

What Giants may do at defensive position in 2023 NFL Draft

Dexter Lawrence figures to turn out to be one of many NFL’s highest-paid inside defensive linemen and, at 25, he needs to be a centerpiece for years to come back.

He’s a stud and now enjoying within the good spot to reinforce his expertise.

Leonard Williams stays a top-tier participant, however his sturdiness took a little bit of successful in 2022.

There was not a terrific deal behind these two stalwarts, which is why veteran Rakeem Nunez-Roches was signed in free agency.

Jihad Ward, a favourite of defensive coordinator Wink Martindale, was introduced again. 

Including gamers right here will occur on this draft, maybe as quickly as Day 2.

How about sturdy Keeanu Benton (Wisconsin)? Additionally price contemplating: Byron Younger (Alabama), Zacch Pickens (South Carolina), Karl Brooks (Bowling Inexperienced)? 

— Paul Schwartz 

Check out Paul Schwartz’s latest seven-round mock draft for the Giants.

What Jets may do at defensive position in 2023 NFL Draft

The Jets need assistance on the inside of the defensive position.

They recently signed Quinton Jefferson, however they nonetheless want so as to add to the place to play alongside Quinnen Williams. 

If the Jets don’t use the No. 13 decide on an offensive lineman, they might go defensive deal with with Clemson’s Bryan Bresee and Pittsburgh’s Calijah Kancey as potential targets.

In the event that they wait till the second spherical, Northwestern’s Adetomiwa Adebawore is an intriguing prospect. 

— Brian Costello

Check out Brian Costello’s latest seven-round mock draft for the Jets.