2011 NFL Mock Draft: Who the New York Jets Will Select with Each Pick

The New York Jets have six picks in this year's upcoming NFL Draft and will likely look to add the missing pieces that held them back from reaching the Super Bowl in last year's playoffs.

The Jets have a single pick in every round but the second, which they lost to the San Diego Chargers in the trade for Antonio Cromartie.

Obviously, the Jets biggest need is a pass-rusher, but with the pending free agency of Braylon Edwards and Santonio Holmes, the Jets may go after a wide receiver early on.

Another option is for the Jets to trade up for one of the premier players in this year's class, or trade down to add more picks.

Although both fans of the team and the Jets organization themselves likely won't know what they are doing until they are on the clock, this is what I think will happen in all seven rounds for the Jets. To keep from confusing trade situations, I have assumed the Jets make no moves during the draft.

Feel free to comment below with who you think they will pick.

First Round (#30)- Phil Taylor, DT, Baylor

All signs are pointing towards the Jets going after a down-lineman with their first pick and if Phil Taylor is still around, it will be hard for the Jets not to draft him.

Taylor possess both the size and strength to play nose-tackle, a position that has been a weak spot the past few years with Kris Jenkins going down with injuries.

Now, Jenkins is off the roster and even though the Jets could resign him or could be content with the play of Sione Pouha, it seems more likely that they will select a big man in the draft.

Taylor may not be the best defensive tackle in the class, but he is the player best built to play nosetackle and would fit into the Jets scheme perfectly.

Other options here include DE Cameron Heyward of Ohio State or OLB Akeem Ayers of UCLA.

Third Round (#94)- Chris Carter, OLB, Fresno State

With the Jets not having a second round pick, most of the top outside linebacker prospects may be off the board. One that could hang around until late in the third round is Chris Carter from Fresno State.

Carter actually played defensive end for the Bulldogs, but because of his smaller size, he is better suited to play outside linebacker in the NFL.

Carter will give the Jets a great pass rusher from the edge on third and long situations, but will not be an every down player for them.

Some experts say that Carter's biggest weakness is his consistency, but if the Jets were to use him only in certain situations, they may avoid that pitfall.

Other options at this slot include DE Allen Bailey of Miami and WR Edmond Gates of Abilene Christian.

Fourth Round (#126)- Chris Culliver, FS, South Carolina

By selecting Chris Culliver in the fourth round the Jets accomplish two things, they add a safety to their roster and also gain one of the best kick returners in the draft class.

The Jets have a lot of questions at safety, with Jim Leonard recovering from a broken leg and Brodney Pool a pending free agent.

Culliver is coming off a torn-pectoral, but should be ready once training camp arrives. With an abnormally weak class of safeties, Culliver may or may not be NFL quality, but it is a position the Jets need to draft and the later they go, the less talented the players get.

Culliver will add a lot of value in the kick-return department, as he set the South Carolina record for most career kick return yards.

Other options here include K Alex Henery of Nebraska and WR Terrance Toliver of LSU.

Fifth Round (#161)- Austin Pettis, WR, Boise State

After the Jets go defensive with their first three picks, it will be time to tend to a position that may be in trouble depending on free agency.

The Jets could potentially lose both Braylon Edwards and Santonio Holmes, which would leave them with Jerricho Cotchery and Brad Smith, a free agent, playing receiver. Although it seems unlikely the Jets will lose both these players, they need to draft as if it is a possibility.

One of the bigger sleepers in the draft at receiver is Austin Pettis, and if he is still around at the end of the fifth round I would strongly advise the Jets to select him.

Pettis is a bigger receiver with great hands, but one who lacks great speed and route-running skills. That being said, he is Boise State's all time leader in both receptions and receiving touchdowns.

Other options here include WR Jeremy Kerley of TCU or CB Chris L. Rucker of Michigan State.

Sixth Round (#194)- Richard Sherman, CB, Stanford

It seems likely that Antonio Cromartie will be back next season and even if he is, I still think the Jets will draft another cornerback.

This doesn't mean the Jets are going to follow last year's plan and go after a corner in the first round, but after they plug the bigger holes, they will add players with a lot of potential.

Richard Sherman's stock has risen of late and he has the potential to play both ways. Sherman was the leading receiver on the Cardinals before switching sides of the ball to play cornerback.

As an ex-wide receiver, Sherman's biggest strength is his hands, but he would be a project for the Jets, who would have to teach him a lot about playing on the defensive side of the ball.

Other options this late in the draft include QB Tyrod Taylor of Virginia Tech and OG Justin Boren of Ohio State.

Seventh Round (#208)- Schuylar Oordt, TE, Northern Iowa

To finish off this year's New York Jets' draft class, I think the Jets will go back to the offensive side of the ball and add a player to back up Dustin Keller.

Schuylar Oordt is a sleeper because he attended Northern Iowa and even there, he did not put up monster numbers.

Oordt could be a serious threat coming off the line because he stands at 6'6" and is one of the faster tight ends in the class.

Teams like the New England Patriots have shown that two pass-catching tight ends can work and right now, the Jets only have one in Dustin Keller.

Other possible picks in this final slot for the Jets are RB Da'Rel Scott of Maryland and OT Chris Hairston of Clemson.