The Jets enter the Day 2 of the NFL draft with two third round picks, but no second-rounder. New York traded its 2019 second-round pick in the Sam Darnold trade and acquired a late third-round pick in the Teddy Bridgewater trade. After failing to trade back in Round 1, the Jets stayed put at No. 3 and selected Alabama DT Quinnen Williams. New York was unable to re-coup its second-rounder and while Mike Maccagnan said the team will explore a trade up, it is rather unlikely at this point. Let’s take a look at four best day 2 options for the New York Jets.<doc-sep>Here’s what up next for the Giants and Jets in the second and third rounds of the NFL draft on Friday: Giants Second round: No picks Third round: No. 95 Well, the first day of the NFL draft came and went, the Giants had two picks in the first round and traded for a third and they did not address their need for pass-rush help and a stud offensive tackle to plug into the line. It is difficult to find legitimate pass rushers after the first round, but if there are any left, the Giants will look to find one of them. The trade to acquire the No. 30 pick cost the Giants their second-round pick, meaning they must wait 62 picks until they are on the clock again late in the third round at No. 95. By then, who knows which players will still be on the board. The Giants entered the draft with 12 selections and now have 10 picks. • Giants’ NFL Draft tracker: Live round-by-round picks and analysis Jets Second round: No picks Third round: Nos. 68 and 93 The Jets will sit out the second round Friday night unless Mike Maccagnan decides to trade up, which is unlikely. In the third round, Maccagnan needs to take at least one offensive lineman. There should be some centers there such as Connor McGovern of Penn State and Lamont Gaillard of Georgia. Keep an eye on cornerback, too. Auburn’s Jamel Dean and Clemson’s Trayvon Mullen could be there. • Jets’ NFL Draft tracker: Live round-by-round picks and analysis<doc-sep>The Jets are not currently scheduled to pick in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. But on Thursday night, general manager Mike Maccagnan said he’s open to a trade if he can grab one of his preferred players. So which players should fall into that category for Maccagnan? Who is worth dealing other picks and assets to move up and snap? Here’s a look at seven players still available who the Jets should at least consider trading up for: OT Jawaan Taylor, Florida Taylor isn’t on this list because of need; at least for this year, the Jets have both starting tackle spots covered with Kelvin Beachum and Brandon Shell. But Taylor is just too talented to not at least consider the move. Even though the Jets could be OK with Beachum in the lineup, there’s little doubt that Taylor would be an immediate upgrade and would also provide a long-term answer at the position. CB Byron Murphy, Washington Cornerback is a need for the Jets, so if they’re looking to fill it with the best possible talent, then Maccagnan would be smart to trade up rather than wait for his turn in the third round. There’s a ton of talent left at corner because only one CB went in the first round. Murphy is among the cream of that crop and has terrific instincts that help him cover up some of his physical deficiencies. CB Greedy Williams, LSU There were some who envisioned Williams as a potential top-five pick not that long ago. Now, he’s available on Day Two. He’d be a massive upgrade over Darryl Roberts, who is currently penciled in as the Jets’ No. 2 cornerback. He’s relatively tall and long and pairs that frame with terrific athleticism. Plus, the Jets have had pretty good luck with LSU defensive backs of late (see: Jamal Adams). CB Rock Ya-Sin, Temple Ya-Sin is probably a step below Murphs and Williams, but that also means he should be available later in the second round and cost the Jets a bit less in a trade. Plus, he’s still ahead of the next crop of corners – Justin Layne, Julian Love, etc. – in the minds of most. He could be a nice middle ground if Maccagnan isn’t willing to vault all the way to the top of the second round for a corner. C/G Erik McCoy, Texas A&M Realistically, McCoy is a center – and that’s a position of need for the Jets, unless they really trust Jonotthan Harrison there. Behind Garrett Bradbury, who was the rare center selected in the first round, McCoy is arguably the best prospect at the position. Shoring up the offensive line to protect quarterback Sam Darnold seems like a worthwhile investment. C Elgton Jenkins, Mississippi State The thinking with Jenkins is much the same as the thinking on McCoy. While there’s an outside chance that a starting-caliber center could fall to the Jets at the top of the third round, if Maccagnan is really concerned about the position, then he should consider moving up to make darn sure he can fill the hole. Jenkins is a physical beast at 6-foot-4 and 310 pounds. WR Hakeem Butler, Iowa State Sure, there are some question marks on Butler and areas where he needs to develop – route-running among them. But by most accounts, he has the tools needed to become a standout wide receiver on the perimeter one day. Many of the other wideouts left in this draft have potential, but fall into the slot category that the Jets have already filled with Jamison Crowder. So if Maccagnan is interested in rolling the dice and trying to find Darnold a future No. 1 wideout, this would probably be his best option. Otherwise, that’s a hole that will probably take at least another year to fill. Matt Stypulkoski may be reached at mstypulkoski@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @M_Stypulkoski. Find NJ.com Jets on Facebook.<doc-sep>
Mike Maccagnan was open to trading the No. 3 pick because he wanted to get back into the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Ultimately, that didn’t happen, as the Jets’ general manager selected Alabama defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, rather than cut a deal. That means the Jets are not scheduled to pick again until Friday’s third round, with the No. 68 overall pick. But could Maccagnan still engineer a trade to get his sought-after second-rounder? “If there’s a player or two we feel is worth going up and chasing, we’ll look into doing that," Maccagnan said. "I’m not going to sit here and say we will absolutely do that, but I think every team does that, more or less.” If Maccagnan does decide there’s a player he needs to grab in the third round, the Jets certainly should have the ammunition to pull off a deal. They currently hold two third-round picks (Nos. 68 and 94), plus a fourth-, sixth- and seventh-round selection. Moving up could be a risky proposition for the Jets, though; Maccagnan was open to trading the No. 3 pick in part because the Jets were short on selections, with just six entering this draft. So if they’re forced to bundle two picks to get into the second round, that could be a deterrent. They could have options beyond just packaging picks, though. Linebacker Darron Lee – who is clearly on his way out after the signing of C.J. Mosley – could be used as a potential piece in a trade. And though veteran Steve McLendon seems like a smart insurance plan at defensive tackle, it’s at least feasible that he could become a trade chip thanks to Williams’ selection. But for now, the Jets are taking a wait-and-see approach before deciding if it’s worth climbing up or waiting for pick No. 68. “I think it’s one of those ones where it really depends how the board unfolds," Maccagnan said. Matt Stypulkoski may be reached at mstypulkoski@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @M_Stypulkoski. Find NJ.com Jets on Facebook.