NFL Draft 2018: Can Jets end up with Sam Darnold or Josh Rosen in our 7-round mock?

The Jets helped their chances of landing a franchise quarterback by trading up to No. 3 last month. But who they get is still very much up in the air, depending on what the Browns and Giants do with their picks ahead of them.

If the Browns or Giants pass on a quarterback, the Jets could have a tough choice to make between several proven arms. If two quarterbacks come off the board in the first two picks, their choice could be a no-brainer.

Whichever quarterback they pick, the pressure will be on — both general manager MIke Maccagnan, coach Todd Bowles and, of course, the quarterback himself — to break the a seemingly endless streak without a franchise quarterback.

Round 7, No. 235: Byron Pringle, Kansas State

The Jets have brought in some returning help by signing Andre Roberts in free agency. But the Jets were so woeful returning kicks and punts last year that they need all the help they can get, and it would be worth taking a shot at this point in the draft. Pringle was All-Big 12 first team as a returner in 2016 and returned two kicks for touchdowns in his three-season college career.

Round 6, No. 179: TE Troy Fumagalli, Wisconsin

The Jets still don't have a proven starting tight end after the departure of Austin Seferian-Jenkins. But Fumagalli could come in and compete for playing time, chiefly with Jordan Leggett, a Jets 2017 fifth-round pick who didn't play in his rookie season because of injury. Fumagalli would be a good fit for the Jets because of his versatility. He's a good blocker with solid hands; he had four touchdowns for 547 yards at Wisconsin as a senior.

Round 5, No. 157: LB Shaquem Griffin, UCF

It's still difficult to project exactly where Griffin will go after his standout performances at the combine and his pro day. But with him still on the board for the Jets, picking him just made sense — and not just because he's an inspirational story. Griffin would be an impact player right away on special teams — where the Jets have had few difference makers in recent years. And he has the size, speed and strength to potentially grow into a threat as a pass-rushing linebacker; he had 18.5 sacks in his final two seasons at UCF.

Round 4, No. 107: C Mason Cole, Michigan

The Jets addressed their offensive line by signing former starting centers Spencer Long and Travis Swanson in free agency. But neither is a lock to win the full-time job. And with Cole still on the board in the fourth round, it makes sense for them to bring him in to compete for the starting job. Cole is versatile and durable. He started all 51 games he played at Michigan, including 38 at tackle and 13 at center as a junior. He also never missed a game in high school. He's the kind of player who could help the Jets become deep on their offensive line.

Round 3, No. 72: OLB Dorance Armstrong, Kansas

The Jets have needed an edge rusher for most of the last decade. And they need to find a way to put pressure on the quarterback with Muhammad Wilkerson gone. Armstrong could provide both for the Jets. He's coming off a down season, notching only two sacks for a bad Kanas team last season. But Armstrong showed how good he can be as a sophomore in 2016, when he had 10 sacks and 20 tackles for a loss. And at 6-4 and 246 pounds, Armstrong has a frame that should allow him to step in right away and contribute.

Round 1, No. 3: Josh Rosen, UCLA

In this run through of our mock draft, the Giants went a different direction and didn't take a quarterback at No. 2, leaving the Jets to choose between Rosen, Josh Allen and Baker Mayfield. The Jets took the most proven option available in Rosen. There are concerns about his leadership ability and desire — brought up by his former college coach, Jim Mora Jr.

But Rosen is the most polished passer in this draft. He has an accurate and strong arm and can deliver throws with touch. He is not a developmental project. He can likely help the Jets win as a rookie. So the Jets bring Rosen to New York hoping that they have finally found their quarterback of the future.

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