BREAKING NEWS: The general manager of the Jets is interested in one specific player in the NFL Draft, but regrettably….

Joe Douglas speaking with reporters

Jets GM has interest in 1 particular player for NFL Draft?

The New York Jets would be wise to place an emphasis on protecting Aaron Rodgers next season, and it sounds like they could work toward doing that with one of their early draft selections.

According to ESPN’s Rich Cimini, Jets general manager Joe Douglas has been eyeing Oregon State offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga for several months.

Joe Douglas speaking with reporters

Joe Douglas speaking with reporters

“Apple of his eye? #Jets GM Joe Douglas has an affinity for Oregon State OT Taliese Fuaga, according to buzz in scouting circles,” Cimini reported on Tuesday. “Has been eyeing him for months, I’m told. Fuaga is attending the Senior Bowl this week.”

This year’s draft class is viewed as being incredibly deep at offensive tackle. Most analysts predict that seven or eight tackles will be taken in the first round. The Jets currently have the 10th overall pick, and the consensus is that they will take a tackle at that spot.

Joe Douglas speaking with reporters

Fuaga was a starter for two seasons at Oregon State and is viewed as being NFL-ready. With Rodgers rehabbing from a torn Achilles, the Jets will likely do everything they can this offseason to make sure their offensive line is as talented and deep as possible. Drafting Fuaga would be a good start.

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