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2016 NFL Draft: Round 1 Mock for All 32 Teams

By Peter Panacy

May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell begins the draft and puts the Houston Texans on the clock at the start of the 2014 NFL draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell begins the draft and puts the Houston Texans on the clock at the start of the 2014 NFL draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive end Shaq Lawson (90) against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive end Shaq Lawson (90) against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 20: New York Jets

2015 Record: 10-6

The Pick: DE Shaq Lawson, Clemson

Offensively, the New York Jets have just a handful of questions to answer in this year’s draft. Atop the list will be what to do at the quarterback position. Ryan Fitzpatrick may be re-signed, and signs are pointing to fellow QB Geno Smith being a bust in New York.

The offensive line could use some help, but there are more than enough offensive weapons with wideouts Brandon Marshall, Eric Decker and running back Chris Ivory.

So the Jets will turn to the defensive side of the ball. After seeing what a solid pass rush did to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game, adding a player like Clemson defensive end Shaq Lawson makes perfect sense.

Lawson finished his 2015 campaign with 12.5 sacks and an NCAA-leading 24.5 tackles for a loss.

Next: No. 21: Washington Redskins