2011 NFL Mock Draft: Who Do New York Jets Select To Fill Interior Hole?

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New York Jets Fill Middle with Phil Taylor of Baylor

With how Kris Jenkins has been declining of late, the Jets need some interiot help if they want to make another playoff push as deep as they did last season.

Their best option is likely Phil Taylor of Baylor, whose size is being noticed as he slides up the draft boards. He has good footwork, and at well over 300 pounds is going to prevent holes from being made just by being on the field.

Having Taylor fill in for Jenkins in the middle would go a long way in keeping the Jets competitive in the AFC. Muhammad Wilkerson is a possibility on draft day if they want someone who can be a defensive end as well.

1. Carolina: Nick Fairley, DT	17. New England: Aldon Smith, DE/OLB
2. Denver: Da'Quan Bowers, DE	18. San Diego: Corey Liuget, DT
3. Buffalo: Patrick Peterson, CB	19. New York Giants: Nate Solder, OT
4. Cincinnati: A.J. Green, WR	20. Tampa Bay: J.J. Watt, DE
5. Arizona: Robert Quinn, DE	21. Kansas City: Stephen Paea, DT
6. Cleveland: Marcell Dareus, DT	22. Indianapolis: Anthony Castonzo, OT
7. San Francisco: Von Miller, DE/OLB	23. Philadelphia: Gabe Carimi, OT
8. Tennessee: Blaine Gabbert, QB	24. New Orleans: Justin Houston, OLB
9. Dallas: Prince Amukamara, CB	25. Seattle : Mike Pouncey, G
10. Washington: Cam Newton, QB	26. Baltimore: Aaron Williams, CB
11. Houston: Ryan Kerrigan, DE	27. Atlanta: Cameron Heyward, DE
12. Minnesota: Cameron Jordan, DE	28. New England: Torrey Smith, WR
13. Detroit: Akeem Ayers, OLB	29. Chicago: Ben Ijalana, OT
14. St. Louis: Julio Jones, WR	30. New York Jets: Phil Taylor, DT
15. Miami: Mark Ingram, RB	31. Pittsburgh: Brandon Harris, CB
16. Jacksonville: Jimmy Smith, CB	32. Green Bay: Adrian Clayborn, DE