NY Jets On the Clock: I Believe in Vernon Gholston (and Not Wasting Picks)

Noel Purcell by Correspondent Written on January 29, 2009
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First Round-17th Overall

Percy Harvin-RB/WR-Florida

Harvin is an explosive presence, something the Jets need. He can be a receiver to go alongside Cotchery, and Coles is getting no younger. He can catch passes out of the backfield and be an effective runner. He is a threat on returns as well. Think of him as a rich man's Leon Washington, something every Jet fan should salivate at.

 

Second Round-53rd Overall

Darius Butler-CB-UConn

The Jets need another corner, that much is certain. Revis is evolving into one of the best corners in the league. I see a lot of promise in Dwight Lowery, but he is not ready and is still very much raw. Butler is more polished and could start day one.

 

Third Round-76th Overall

Asher Allen-CB-Georgia

I know, I already named a corner. But the thing is, Allen could play more than just corner. Aside from being a solid coverage corner (2 Interceptions v Hawai'i in Sugar Bowl last season), a good hitter (11 Tackles at Alabama) and an explosive return man (82 Yard Kickoff Return TD v Kentucky), he is tough.

He won the "True Grit Award" at the end of Georgia spring practice. Also, he was a quarter-finalist for the Lott Award.

 

Honorable Mentions-Other Possible Choices

First Round-James Laurinitas, Rey Maulaluga, Mark Sanchez

Second Round-Mike Mickens, Michael Hamlin

Third Round-Brian Robiskie, Jairus Byrd, Nate Davis

Vote Now! - Author Poll

With the 17th pick in the 2009 NFL, the New York Jets Select:

  • Percy Harvin WR Florida
  • James Laurinitas LB Ohio State
  • Rey Maulaluga LB USC
  • Brian Cushing LB USC
  • Mark Sanchez QB USC
  • Jeremy Maclin WR Mizzou
  • Trade It away
  • Trade Up
  • Trade Down
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Results - Author Poll

With the 17th pick in the 2009 NFL, the New York Jets Select:

  • Percy Harvin WR Florida

    30.2%
  • James Laurinitas LB Ohio State

    11.6%
  • Rey Maulaluga LB USC

    2.3%
  • Brian Cushing LB USC

    2.3%
  • Mark Sanchez QB USC

    18.6%
  • Jeremy Maclin WR Mizzou

    11.6%
  • Trade It away

    7.0%
  • Trade Up

    4.7%
  • Trade Down

    11.6%
  • Total votes: 43
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