NFL Draft 2011: New York Jets to Add Top Linebacker at No. 30?

April 1, 2011   ·   Brandon Galvin   ·   Jump to comments

NFL Draft 2011 Intriguing Linebacker Prospect Wait for New York Jets
It is clear that the New York Jets are looking to retool their defense. The main goal is to create pressure on the opposing quarterbacks, which means the Jets will be looking to add an outside linebacker or defensive tackle.
As more news begins to surface, we could see a sleeper prospect jump into the first round. My No. 1 inside linebacker in this year’s class is Illinois’ Martez Wilson.
Yet Wilson offers far more to teams than just an inside linebacker—he offers supreme versatility across the middle of the defensive side of the ball.
He has excellent speed, vision and strength. His quickness to the point of attack is unmatched by any inside linebacker, but his speed will allow him to rotate inside and outside to attack the quarterback off the edge.
Wilson would not only fill a major need in improving the pass rush, but he would also become an insurance policy behind David Harris and Ba...

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