The New York Jets are clearly interested in acquiring an offensive weapon with their first-round pick.

Based on comments made by general manager Joe Douglas, it appears they would be comfortable with tight end Brock Bowers.

However, if they go that route, there will undoubtedly be a section of fans upset that they decided not to take one of the best offensive tackles in a class full of great options.

As the days approached the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday, there began to be some rumors that the Jets were potentially looking to trade up and give themselves a chance to select one of the top three wide receivers in this class.

That decision was made much more difficult by the positive comments all three made when asked about the possibility of playing for New York.

But, in the final mock draft presented by prominent NFL Network analyst and former scout Daniel Jeremiah, the Jets wouldn’t have to trade up to land one of their dream candidates, as it has the University of Washington wide receiver , Rome Odunze, falling to them in 10.

If that happens, it would be a big step forward for New York.

It was previously thought that they wouldn’t have a chance to take a top-three pick without giving up more assets and draft capital to get a higher pick.

While Bowers could become a great player at his position, the wide receiver is much more valuable in the NFL and Odunze has a chance to be special.

There will certainly still be a faction of the fan base that will be upset if they don’t add an offensive lineman, but if they do take a skill position player, it would be a lot easier to rationalize if they are able to get someone like Odunze with their 10th pick.

Whether that happens remains to be seen, but Jeremiah is extremely connected to NFL teams and has been a former scout for several teams.