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Over the next month or so White Nathan Shepherd Jerseys , we’ll be looking at each of the Jets’ draft picks and undrafted free agent signings in detail. We being today with a breakdown of their second pick, Jachai Polite.P..."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Jets StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Jets NewsYahoo Jets Team PageYahoo Jets ReportYahoo Jets Depth ChartYahoo Jets TransactionsYahoo Jets PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Scouting Jets third-round pick Jachai PoliteNew,156commentsEDTShareTweetShareShareScouting Jets third-round pick Jachai PoliteJason Getz-USA TODAY SportsOver the next month or so, we’ll be looking at each of the Jets’ draft picks and undrafted free agent signings in detail. We being today with a breakdown of their second pick, Jachai Polite.Polite, a 21-year old edge defender out of Florida, is listed at 6’3” and 258 pounds. He was a first-team all-SEC selection in 2018 as he racked up 11 sacks and led the nation with six forced fumbles. Having been a projected first-round pick for much of the pre-draft process, his stock sank after some poor workout numbers and reports of bad interviews and the Jets selected him in the third round.BackgroundPolite was recruited to play college football at Florida, having attended high school in-state. He racked up 13 sacks in his senior year and was brought in as a 230-pound defensive end.His first two seasons didn’t establish Polite as a top prospect as he was mostly a rotational player in his first year and then saw his second season cut short due to injury. He headed into his junior year with four career sacks.However, in 2018, he broke out with career highs in tackles (45), sacks (11) and forced fumbles (six, to lead the nation). At the end of the season, he declared his intention to enter the draft.Polite was widely regarded as a possible top-10 pick until he posted disappointing numbers in his combine workout. However, it was his reportedly poor interviews that really damaged his stock. With a chance to improve on his combine workout at his pro day, his stock fell further as his numbers were even worse.The Jets selected Polite in the third round, with the 68th pick of the draft.Let’s take a closer look at what Polite brings to the table, divided into categories.MeasurablesPrior to the 2018 season, Polite had been heavier and was considered to have gained some speed but lost some strength when he dropped back to 240-245 for his junior year.Polite’s poor workout numbers are thought to have been caused by the fact that he re-added almost 20 pounds before the combine and was said to be in poor shape.His 4.84 40-yard dash and 32-inch vertical were down near the bottom for his position and he pulled out of the remaining drills with a hamstring injury that caused further skepticism.At his pro day Nathan Shepherd Jerseys 2019 , his 40-yard dash was even worse (5.04 seconds) and his bench press and three-cone drill (7.59) were also poor.Based on his film, however, Polite has good burst and explosiveness, but doesn’t demonstrate much in the way of functional strength.UsagePolite played almost all of his snaps in his breakout 2018 season as an outside linebacker. He had played a lot more with his hand in the dirt in his first two seasons, including some reps on the defensive interior in his freshman year.MotorWhen he’s on, Polite’s motor can be incredible as there are plenty of impressive examples on film of him chasing downfield or across the field in pursuit.However, his motor would be best described as inconsistent as there are sometimes examples of him slowing up when plays go away from him or shying away from contact.He played 63 snaps against LSU last year but otherwise has only played more than 50 one other time, so his ability to handle a starter’s workload may be in question.Pass rushPolite has one of the most refined pass rushing approaches from this year’s class. He doesn’t over-rely on core moves, shows an ability to counter and attacks with effort.While he racked up 11 sacks last year, his pressure percentage was solid but not great. However, a review of his film shows that his assignment often required him to play pocket contain rather than fire out of his stance and go after the quarterback.Polite’s primary weapon is how explosive he is out of his stance and he seems to be good at timing up the snap count.Most of Polite’s success as a pass rusher comes from his speed around the edge and he has that ability to dip-and-bend to get consistent pressure around the edge that the Jets have been sorely lacking in recent seasons.He’s less effective at generating a bull rush or making a speed-to-power move, although the threat of speed off the edge does allow him to get his man off balance for inside counters.Run defenseAside from his 11 sacks last season, Polite had another 8.5 tackles for loss, so he does make plays against the run.Again, his ability to explode out of his stance is an asset, whether he uses it to shoot gaps or get unblocked into the backfield.He’s at his best coming downhill or when he stays at home, but less effective when required to take on blocks at the point of attack, as he can sometimes get controlled easily if a big lineman gets his hands on him.Polite can struggle to get off blocks without giving ground, but seems to know his limitations and at least plays with good discipline most of the time.TechniquePolite’s most effective pass rush moves are those where he’s keeping his blocker from getting his hands on him White Chris Herndon Jerseys , so he seems to enjoy his best success on swipe, chop or jab moves.He also has an effective spin move, although he could arguably be more selective about when to use it and how he sets it up. When he gets it right, this move is deadly and could be even better with some coaching refinements.His hand work needs some work, both in terms of his ability to fight off blocks and in his aggression while keeping his man off him.TacklingPolite has a terrific knack for forcing fumbles as he consistently goes after the ball when in range. As noted he led the nation with six forced fumbles last season.He’s an effective player than can wrap ball carriers up and haul them down and has excellent closing speed so he can extend to trip or corral players who are out of his reach.He had several missed tackles in 2017 although these didn’t usually lead to much extra yardage and his tackle percentage was much better in his junior year.As noted, he has an occasional tendency to shy away from contact, which will see him leaving his teammates to make a play rather than getting in on the pile.CoveragePolite did drop off the line and into coverage from time to time in the 2018 season and also batted down two passes at the line of scrimmage.On this play, he dropped off the line and pursued the receiver to the outside to make a tackle for loss.Instincts/IntelligencePolite is capable of making good reads and will usually keep his head up when rushing or taking on blockers so he is able to react.He also seems to handle read options and misdirection-type plays really well and shows good discipline to stay in his lane against the run.His awareness can sometimes be lacking when he encounters a chip-block or down-block and he didn’t realize there was a loose ball here.Polite jumped offside twice in 2018, which is a surprisingly low number given how he tries to read the snap count.Special teamsPolite didn’t contribute much on special teams in college as he didn’t register a tackle, blocked kick or penalty. He never played on the coverage units but was employed as a blocker and to rush kicks.Attitude/DemeanorThere have been concerns among teams about Polite’s attitude and maturity, although it’s worth noting that several Florida players were suspended for various reasons over the past few years and he was not among them.He was even a team captain at times.He drew some negative attention during the pre-draft process because he showed up out of shape and some were skeptical over whether his hamstring troubles were genuine or just a convenient excuse. Complaining about teams bashing him during interviews at his combine press conference didn’t help matters either.On the field, he’s been disciplined with only three penalties in his career, but he shows fire and tenacity between the lines.InjuriesPolite only played seven games in his sophomore year after having suffered a season-ending shoulder injury.Otherwise, injuries haven’t been an issue for him - aside from the controversy over his hamstring issues at the combine.Scheme FitThe Jets’ biggest need was for a pass rusher that can bring consistent pressure off the edge. Hopefully, Polite can at least start off as a designated pass rusher to upgrade the Jets’ pressure packages in passing situations.In the longer team, the Jets will hope that Polite will be able to establish himself as being able to hold up against the run so that he can become a full-time starter.ConclusionsPolite is a talented player and has the potential to provide the Jets with an outstanding return on their third-round pick.The Jets will be hopeful that the concerns over his character and athleticism are overblown. If so, he could provide an immediate upgrade to the pass rush. The next stage will then be to further refine his conditioning, strength and technique so that he can develop into a full time starter. It’s April 15th, meaning there are only ten days to go until the 2019 NFL Draft kicks off in the heart of Nashville Chris Herndon Jerseys 2019 , Tennessee.As we count down the days until the Jets prepare for their fifth..."It’s April 15th, meaning there are only ten days to go until the 2019 NFL Draft kicks off in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee.As we count down the days until the Jets prepare for their fifth draft under Mike Maccagnan, I thought it would be fun to climb up the ladder of the best Jets draft picks of the 21st century.Each day from today until the fateful morning of the 25th, I’ll name off one of the top eleven most productive Jets selections of the millennium. How did I rank them, you might ask? Good question! I stacked them up according to their scores as calculated by my genius formula — proven to be 100% accurate and 0% arbitrary!Players earned points for accomplishing any of the following while in a Jets uniform:50 points for an All-Pro appearance25 points for a Pro Bowl appearance1 point for each point of Approximate Value (via Pro Football Reference - a number that aims to calculate a player’s total value)0.5 points for each game playedWith that, let’s start off with #11!JERRICHO COTCHERY, WIDE RECEIVER94.5 points: 43 approximate value (12th among all Jets draft picks since 2000), 103 games played (10th)Photo by Al Bello/Getty ImagesBorn and attended high school in Birmingham, AlabamaSelected 108th overall by the Jets in the fourth round of the 2004 Draft (NC State)Played with Jets from 2004-10, Steelers from 2011-13, and Panthers from 2014-15Career Jets regular season stats: 358 catches, 589 targets, 4,514 yards, 18 touchdowns. 19 carries, 79 yards, one touchdown. 54 punt returns for 484 yards (9.0 per return), 23 kick returns for 594 yards (25.8 per return) and one touchdownCareer Jets playoff stats: 9 games White Trenton Cannon Jerseys , 30 catches, 45 targets, 440 yards, 2 touchdowns. 5 carries, 16 yards. 8 punt returns for 92 yards (11.5 per return), 10 kick returns for 202 yards (20.2 per return)Fast factsSince he was drafted in 2004, Cotchery is the Jets leader in receiving yards by a huge margin. His 4,954 yards as a Jet over 112 regular season and playoff games is 1,470 yards ahead of the second-ranked Jet since 2004, Lavaeranues Coles, who picked up 3,484. Cotchery also leads the Jets in receptions over that span with 388. Cotchery’s 20 receiving scores ties him with Dustin Keller for second place behind Coles’ 24.From 2006-07 (including playoff games), Cotchery racked up 2,191 receiving yards, good enough for 10th in the league over that span. The only wide receivers over that span to beat Cotchery’s marks in both receiving yards and yards per target (8.43) were Larry Fitzgerald, Chad Johnson, and Reggie Wayne.Cotchery is one of only seventeen players since 2000 to own averages of both 9.0+ yards per punt return (minimum 50 returns) and 25.0+ yards per kick return (minimum 20 returns)Cotchery collected 1,130 receiving yards in 2007. Only one Jet has eclipsed that total since - Brandon Marshall, who posted a team record 1 Trenton Cannon Jerseys 2019 ,502 receiving yards in 2015. Interestingly enough, Marshall and Cotchery are ranked first and second, respectively, in career regular season receiving yards among players drafted in the fourth round since 2004. Marshall tops the list with 12,351 yards. That gives him a gargantuan cushion over the second-ranked Cotchery, who collected 6,623 career regular season yards. Owen Daniels, Darren Sproles, and Brian Hartline round out the top five. Recent Jets signee Jamison Crowder is already tenth on the list despite playing fewer games than anybody in the top fifteen.Cotchery is second on the Jets all-time list in playoff receiving yards. He picked up 440 yards in nine playoff games for the Jets, placing him behind only Wesley Walker, who collected 486 yards in seven games. In addition, Cotchery’s five playoff victories with the Jets is the most by a wide receiver, and is tied with Brandon Moore for third among all players in team history.Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty ImagesPhoto by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images