New York Jets 2008 NFL Draft Review
(Sports Network) -1 - Vernon Gholston, DE/OLB, Ohio State (6-3, 266); 1 - Dustin Keller, TE, Purdue (6-2, 242); 4 - Dwight Lowery, CB, San Jose State (5-11, 198); 5 - Erik Ainge, QB, Tennessee (6-5, 225); 6 - Marcus Henry, WR, Kansas (6-4, 207); 7 - Nate Garner, T, Arkansas (6-6, 327) Analysis: The Jets lucked out when the Chiefs chose Glenn Dorsey and allowed Gholston, their much-needed edge pass rusher, to fall to New York at No. 6. Gholston and free agent pickup Calvin Pace will transform the team's pass rush immediately. New York traded into the late first round to take Keller, the pass-catching tight end that the club has long lacked. Lowery and Henry were high-value picks, Lowery due to his playmaking ability (26 interceptions in four years of college) and Henry his nice size. Ainge is a career backup who might make Chad Pennington expendable if he matures quickly, and Garner is a project. Bottom Line: Still have some issues at running back and receiver, but two impact players and three more intriguing talents represents a solid Draft for a team with only six selections. Grade: B
Copyright 2008 Courtesy of The Sports Network.





