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The New York Jets came up a little short of the playoffs last season, and getting over that hump won’t be easy in 2016. It’s imperative that the Jets add several impact players during the 2016 NFL Draft. To make that happen, they need to end up taking one of these five players in the first round.
5. Noah Spence, DE, Eastern Kentucky
Credit: Getty Images5. Noah Spence, DE, Eastern Kentucky
Spence's character issues should make him an option for the Jets at No. 20 overall. He's not an ideal fit, but he's a strong pass rusher who could move to outside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme and potentially give the Jets what they need.
4. Leonard Floyd, LB, Georgia
Credit: Getty Images4. Leonard Floyd, LB, Georgia
Floyd is the closest thing to a pure pass rusher that the Jets can hope to draft with pick No. 20 overall. He may not project as a star, but he should be a fit for their defense and give the Jets another viable pass rusher.
3. Paxton Lynch, QB, Memphis
Credit: Getty Images3. Paxton Lynch, QB, Memphis
Drafting a quarterback in the first round has to be on the table for the Jets, as the team's other options are not all that exciting. Lynch is arguably the third-best quarterback available, and the Jets may consider taking him if he's on the board.
2. Reggie Ragland, LB, Alabama
Credit: Jerome Miron - USATODAY Sports2. Reggie Ragland, LB, Alabama
Ragland isn't a pass rusher, but he could potentially be the anchor in the middle of New York's defense. He could help the Jets be stout against the run, which would in turn help their pass rush.
1. Darron Lee, LB, Ohio State
Credit: Getty Images1. Darron Lee, LB, Ohio State
Linebacker is one of New York's biggest needs heading into the draft, so it's hard to see a lot of negatives with taking Lee. He's not necessarily the pass-rush specialist they need, but he has all the skills needed to be a quality NFL linebacker.
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