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2015 NFL Draft: 5 Last-Minute New York Jets Rumors

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Here are the five loudest whispers circulating about the New York Jets and the 2015 NFL Draft.

5. Marcus Mariota Will Not Be Selected

5. Marcus Mariota Will Not Be Selected Getty Images
Most draft scholars suggest that there is now simply no way that the New York Jets select Marcus Mariota, even if he's available to them at No. 6 overall.

Most draft scholars suggest that there is now simply no way that the New York Jets select Marcus Mariota, even if he's available to them at No. 6 overall.

4. Jets In Love With Georgia RB Todd Gurley

4. Jets In Love With Georgia RB Todd Gurley Getty Images
Many consider Georgia RB Todd Gurley to be in the top five in terms of talent out of the 2015 draft class. However, until very recently, Gurley wasn't even expected to sniff the top ten because of his position. Now, it appears as if the Jets are ready to select Gurley at No. 6 overall despite RB not being a huge need of theirs currently.

Many consider Georgia RB Todd Gurley to be in the top five in terms of talent out of the 2015 draft class. However, until very recently, Gurley wasn't even expected to sniff the top ten because of his position. Now, it appears as if the Jets are ready to select Gurley at No. 6 overall despite RB not being a huge need of theirs currently.

3. Shane Ray Has Jets Admiration

3. Shane Ray Has Jets Admiration Getty Images
In all probability, despite the Gurley rumors, the Jets will take a safe pick on the defensive side of the ball at No. 6 overall. Shane Ray is one of their most coveted prospects, and would fit in perfectly in the pass rush.

In all probability, despite the Gurley rumors, the Jets will take a safe pick on the defensive side of the ball at No. 6 overall. Shane Ray is one of their most coveted prospects, and would fit in perfectly in the pass rush.

2. Jets Targeting QB In Third Round

2. Jets Targeting QB In Third Round Getty Images
If UCLA QB Brett Hundley, or Baylor QB Bryce Petty are available in the third round when it's the Jets' turn to select, one of them is headed to New York.

If UCLA QB Brett Hundley, or Baylor QB Bryce Petty are available in the third round when it's the Jets' turn to select, one of them is headed to New York.

1. If Not Shane Ray, Bud Dupree To Fortify Pass Rush

1. If Not Shane Ray, Bud Dupree To Fortify Pass Rush Getty Images
It appears to be between the aforementioned Shane Ray and Kentucky's Bud Dupree at No. 6 overall for the Jets if they indeed chose to go with defense as expected.

It appears to be between the aforementioned Shane Ray and Kentucky's Bud Dupree at No. 6 overall for the Jets if they indeed chose to go with defense as expected.

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