Jets Draft Darrell Jackson Jr., Potential Defensive Powerhouse

0:00It's April 25th, welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI and ready for kickoff. The New York Jets snagged Daryl Jackson Jr. with a 103rd overall pick on day 3 of the draft. This big interior defensive lineman was seen as one of the top prospects at his position, making it a steal that bolsters their front without much. Fanfare Earlier this week, his name popped up on plenty of top 10 boards for interior defenders, so sliding outside the top 100 caught scouts off. Guard, he's also the nephew of Dexter Lawrence, the defensive back who took home MVP honors in Super Bowl 37. Fans and analysts are buzzing about his raw power. He's built like a tank to stuff the run and clog the middle, disrupting plays right at the line when his technique clicks. That sets him up for early rotation snaps on a jet's defense looking for depth. Meanwhile, his pass rush game is still raw, needing better hand use, length leverage, and quicker reads on blocks. But a senior bowl flashes against top competition showed the upside, hinting he could grow into

1:04more than just a row player. The Jets are betting on coaching to polish those edges, starting him as a depth guy who could turn into a real asset down the line. Um, this B-pick might look smarter with time.