NFL.com 2025 draft mock has welcomed surprise for Jets in Round 1
The New York Jets could go many different ways with their top selection at the 2025 NFL draft.
The Jets hold the No. 7 overall selection and if the draft were to fall the way this NFL.com mock from Maurice Jones-Drew predicts.... there is only one pick.
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Colorado's Travis Hunter.
Most believe the versatile cornerback and wide receiver will be gone by the second-overall selection. Instead, "MJD" has him falling all the way to the seventh pick. New York does not even need to trade up for Hunter.
It's rare such an athlete comes out of college football, but if Hunter is there, the Jets will run right to the podium with their card.
Jones-Drew's full breakdown on Hunter to the Jets can be found below:
I'm guessing the Jets would be thrilled -- and very surprised -- to see the Heisman Trophy winner available here. Hunter is a generational talent with the ability to play on both sides of the ball for a team that has plenty of room for improvement at both cornerback and receiver.
This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: NFL.com 2025 draft mock has welcomed surprise for Jets in Round 1
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