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Two years can dramatically reshape the way an NFL draft class is viewed. Franchise quarterbacks rise, can't-miss prospects disappoint, and once-overlooked players emerge as stars. That's exactly what happened recently when CBS Sports reimagined the 2024 NFL Draft, where several of the first 10 selections landed with different teams than they originally did.
There was a quarterback shuffle at the top. The Chicago Bears ignored Caleb Williams for Drake Maye. Williams instead lands with the Washington Commanders at No. 2 overall. The New England Patriots get a nice consolation prize with Jayden Daniels at number three. The Jets, however, found themselves in a much simpler position.
Several teams changed course with the benefit of hindsight, but New York remained committed to the decision they made at No. 11 overall. CBS Sports left Olu Fashanu exactly where New York selected him, offering another vote of confidence in what has quickly become one of the franchise's most important building blocks. That shouldn't come as much of a surprise.
When the Jets drafted the former Penn State Nittany Lions standout, they weren't simply addressing an immediate need. They were investing in one of football's premier positions with the expectation that Fashanu would anchor the offensive line for years to come.
So far, that vision appears to be taking shape. Offensive tackles rarely receive the same attention as quarterbacks, wide receivers, or pass rushers, but their value becomes obvious every Sunday. Protecting the quarterback and establishing the running game begins on the edges, and the Jets believe Fashanu can be a cornerstone at one of those spots for the foreseeable future.
Re-drafts often serve as reminders of mistakes franchises wish they could undo. They also highlight organizations that got it right the first time.
The Jets still have questions to answer across the roster entering the 2026 season, but left tackle doesn't appear to be one of them. If anything, CBS Sports' exercise reinforced what New York has believed since draft night in 2024: selecting Fashanu was one decision the franchise wouldn't change, even with two years of hindsight.
This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: 'Redo' of 2024 NFL Draft has good news for the Jets
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There was a quarterback shuffle at the top. The Chicago Bears ignored Caleb Williams for Drake Maye. Williams instead lands with the Washington Commanders at No. 2 overall. The New England Patriots get a nice consolation prize with Jayden Daniels at number three. The Jets, however, found themselves in a much simpler position.
Several teams changed course with the benefit of hindsight, but New York remained committed to the decision they made at No. 11 overall. CBS Sports left Olu Fashanu exactly where New York selected him, offering another vote of confidence in what has quickly become one of the franchise's most important building blocks. That shouldn't come as much of a surprise.
When the Jets drafted the former Penn State Nittany Lions standout, they weren't simply addressing an immediate need. They were investing in one of football's premier positions with the expectation that Fashanu would anchor the offensive line for years to come.
So far, that vision appears to be taking shape. Offensive tackles rarely receive the same attention as quarterbacks, wide receivers, or pass rushers, but their value becomes obvious every Sunday. Protecting the quarterback and establishing the running game begins on the edges, and the Jets believe Fashanu can be a cornerstone at one of those spots for the foreseeable future.
Re-drafts often serve as reminders of mistakes franchises wish they could undo. They also highlight organizations that got it right the first time.
The Jets still have questions to answer across the roster entering the 2026 season, but left tackle doesn't appear to be one of them. If anything, CBS Sports' exercise reinforced what New York has believed since draft night in 2024: selecting Fashanu was one decision the franchise wouldn't change, even with two years of hindsight.
This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: 'Redo' of 2024 NFL Draft has good news for the Jets
Continue reading...
