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New York Jets Open NFL Draft’s Final Day With An Offensive Tackle
Max Mitchell earned All-American honors with the Rajin’ Cajuns
The New York Jets used their penultimate scheduled decide on the 2022 NFL draft to handle the trenches, using the 111th general option to welcome in Louisiana offensive deal with Max Mitchell.
The New York Jets decide Louisiana Deal with Max Mitchell at No. 111 general.
94.8 PFF grade in 2021 (1st amongst FBS Tackles) ♨️ pic.twitter.com/uiVhW25nsS
— PFF Draft (@PFF_College) April 30, 2022
His arrival was heralded by metropolitan blocking legend Nick Mangold, who publicly introduced the choice love from the 72nd flooring of The Shard in London.
Mitchell, 22, is a three-year starter with the Cajuns and developed a status as a bodily and athletic blocker.
He partook in three postseason journeys with Louisiana, the latest being a victorious go to to the New Orleans Bowl in December, a 36-21 win over Marshall that capped off a 13-win season, setting a program file and lengthening a streak of 10-plus win seasons to 3 years.
For his efforts, Mitchell was named to the All-Solar Belt staff for the second straight season and was additionally granted third-team All-American honors.
The Jets’ closing schedule decide is slated to reach within the 117th slot.