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Jets Shockingly Urged To Avoid Popular Draft Prospect

Should the Jets select Tyler Warren in the top 10 picks?
Zach Pressnell|
Dec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions tight end Tyler Warren (44) against the Boise State Broncos in the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Dec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions tight end Tyler Warren (44) against the Boise State Broncos in the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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The New York Jets have an important decision to make in the upcoming NFL Draft. With the No. 7 overall pick in the first round, the Jets have been connected to a lot of different prospects, but the top two names linked to the Jets are Penn State's tight end Tyler Warren and Missouri's offensive tackle Armand Membou.

Both prospects would fill a hole for the Jets, whether it's Warren replacing Tyler Conklin or Membou replacing Tyron Smith.

Bleacher Report's Brent Sobleski recently urged the Jets to avoid drafting Warren despite the number of writers predicting them to select the Penn State product.

"Penn State's Tyler Warren is a future weapon in the NFL if deployed properly. He can be used all over the formation," Sobleski wrote. "At the same time, he wasn't nearly as effective earlier in his career when used in a more traditional manner. His potential selection with the seventh overall pick feels like a bit of a reach and an imperfect fit regarding the Jets.

"Besides, this tight end class is quite good as well. Instead, the Jets can finish the offensive line by addressing right tackle or give new head coach Aaron Glenn a defensive difference-maker to be the foundational piece for culture."

Between the two prospects, Membou would be the boring pick, but he would be the better selection. Warren would be the exciting playmaker that Jets fans want to see added to the roster, but New York could add a tight end later in the draft.

Taking Warren would be a big reach for the Jets. Fans and analysts might be captivated by Warren's abilities, but it wouldn't be the smartest pick possible.

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Zach Pressnell
ZACH PRESSNELL

Zach Pressnell has experience covering all major US sports at both the professional and collegiate levels. He’s produced content for FanSided, Blog Red Machine, The Game Haus, Bethany College Athletics and the Bethany College online newspaper, He graduated from Bethany College (WV) with a degree in Communications and Media Arts, specializing in Sports Journalism. Pressnell was also a four-year member of the baseball team where he earned himself All-PAC recognition as a pitcher (and a cool Tommy John surgery scar). Now, Pressnell specializes in NFL and MLB coverage for Sports Illustrated’s “On SI” network among others. For all business/marketing inquiries regarding "New York Jets On SI," please reach out to Scott Neville: scott@wtfsports.org

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