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New York Jets Shake Up NFL Draft with Surprising Moves

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Find out how the Jets made strategic decisions in the 2024 NFL Draft!

The New York Jets made waves in the 2024 NFL Draft by trading back in the first round to acquire extra draft capital and selecting offensive tackle Olu Fashanu. Aaron Rodgers approved of the Jets' move, signaling a potential bright future for the team. Fashanu, a former Penn State O-Lineman, expressed excitement about joining the Jets and learning from All-Pro Tyron Smith. The selection of Fashanu at No. 11 overall adds depth to the Jets' offensive line and provides crucial protection for quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Experts have been grading the Jets' draft choice of Olu Fashanu positively, highlighting the team's smart and strategic move. The Jets received high marks for their selection, securing an elite tackle and a promising haul in the first round. As the Jets look towards Day 2 of the NFL Draft, speculation mounts about the positions they will address and the potential impact of their picks.

In a surprising turn of events, the Jets' pick of Olu Fashanu has been praised across the board, showing that the team is making strategic decisions to bolster their roster. With high grades and positive feedback from experts, the Jets' future looks promising as they continue to build a formidable team in the NFL.

One interesting fact to note is that if the draft had gone differently, Rome Odunze could have been a top pick for the Jets. Additionally, as the Jets receive high marks for their draft choices, the team's decision-making process is gaining recognition and praise in the world of football.

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Aaron Rodgers approves Jets taking OT, trading back in first round ... (ESPN)

The New York Jets acquired extra draft capital by trading back a spot and taking Fashanu in 2024 NFL draft.

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New York Jets: Did the Jets get surplus value in the trade back to #11? (Gang Green Nation)

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Olu Fashanu Says the Jets Are a 'Fairytale Destination' (newyorkjets.com)

Former Penn State O-Lineman Thrilled About Opportunity to Learn from All-Pro Tyron Smith.

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Olu Fashanu was the smart — and unsexy — move for the Jets at ... (New York Post)

The Jets selected Penn State offensive tackle Olu Fashanu after trading one pick down to No. 11 in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night.

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Jets trade down a spot, take Penn State offensive tackle Olu ... (News 12 New Jersey)

The selection of Fashanu gives the Jets depth on their revamped offensive line, added protection for quarterback Aaron Rodgers and a potential future ...

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'Confiamos en Joe': Aaron Rodgers aprueba ejecución de primera ... (ESPN Deportes)

Los New York Jets adquirieron capital de draft adicional al canjear un lugar y elegir a Fashanu en el draft de 2024.

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How experts graded NY Jets pick of OT Olu Fashanu in NFL Draft (NorthJersey.com)

Here's how experts are grading the NY Jets' draft choice of Penn State OT Olu Fashanu in the first round of the NFL Draft.

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New York Jets Add Elite Tackle, Huge Haul in First Round of NFL Draft (Sports Illustrated)

The New York Jets landed arguably the No. 2 offensive tackle prospect at No. 11 overall in the NFL Draft First Round on Thursday night.

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Jets Rumors: Rome Odunze Would've Been Picked 'in a Heartbeat' If ... (Bleacher Report)

The New York Jets chose to gain assets and solidify their offensive line in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. However, if things went differently, a…

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Draft Grades | Jets Receive High Marks for Drafting Olu Fashanu (newyorkjets.com)

The Jets drafted Penn State T Olu Fashanu with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft after GM Joe Douglas traded back one spot with the Minnesota ...

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Who should NY Jets take on Day 2 of NFL Draft 2024? Here are ... (NorthJersey.com)

Who will the Jets take on Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft? Here are their best available fits.

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4 Positions the Jets Could Address on Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft (newyorkjets.com)

Keon Coleman, Malachai Corley Could Be Options at WR; Green & White Could Look to Add Depth on Defense.

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Shop New York Jets first-round draft pick Olumuyiwa Fashanu ... (New York Post)

It's a great day to be an elite quarterback. Last night's 2024 NFL Draft saw a talent-starved league making a historic run on quarterbacks, tying the record ...

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Who is Olu Fashanu, the NY Jets' first round NFL Draft pick? (CBS New York)

The New York Jets picked Penn State tackle Olumuyiwa "Olu" Fashanu​ with the 11th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft​.

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Newest Jets tackle Olu Fashanu: 'At the end of the day, I want to win' (New York Daily News)

Aaron Rodgers is a fan of the Jets drafting Fashanu and of the team giving him an extra layer of protection on the offensive line.

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Could New York Jets Trade into Second Round of NFL Draft on Day ... (Sports Illustrated)

The New York Jets have enough trade capital to get back into Round 2 on Friday at the NFL Draft. Currently, they have only one Day 2 pick in Round 3 and are ...

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Jets Trade Up 7 Spots from No. 72 to No. 65 (newyorkjets.com)

In addition, the Green & White sent the No. 157 overall pick (Round 5), which the team obtained from Denver when they traded QB Zach Wilson to the Broncos ...

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Jets Trade to Top of Round 3 to Draft WR Malachi Corley of Western ... (newyorkjets.com)

Two-Time First-Team All-Conference USA Wideout Set Hilltoppers' Record with 259 Career Catches.

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Jets abren tercera ronda con arma nueva para Aaron Rodgers - ESPN (ESPN Deportes)

El cuadro neoyorquino pactó un trueque para ascender puestos por el receptor abierto Malachi Corley de Western Kentucky.

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NFL Draft 2024: Jets trade up to get Aaron Rodgers their version of ... (CBSSports.com)

Corley, 22, has drawn comparisons to Samuel due to his rugged knack for gaining yards after the catch, notably leading the nation in that category over the last ...

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Jets trade up, pick receiver Malachi Corley in third round of NFL draft (New York Post)

A night after adding protection for Aaron Rodgers, the Jets picked up a playmaker. The Jets drafted Western Kentucky wide receiver Malachi Corley after ...

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Jets make second trade of NFL Draft in Round 3 deal with Carolina ... (NorthJersey.com)

The New York Jets made their second trade of the 2024 NFL Draft by trading up to the beginning of Round 3. They were slated to pick No.

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Malachi Corley to NY Jets in NFL draft: Instant grade, analysis, stats ... (NorthJersey.com)

Here's our instant draft grade of the NY Jets' pick Malachi Corley in Round 3 and our rapid analysis.

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Draft Grades: Did New York Jets Get Right Offensive Help In Third ... (Sports Illustrated)

The New York Jets traded up to get an offensive weapon that could help quarterback Aaron Rodgers this season.

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