The Jets added a few big guys up front and some protectors for Aaron Rodgers to lead off their NFLDraft haul. They also got a speedy playmaker for their new quarterback. TakeFlight
The Jets began the final day of the draft by trading pick No. 112 to the AFC East-rival New England Patriots, of all teams, for Nos. 120 and 184.
New York selected Warren, a native of nearby Paterson, in the fourth round. He grew up a Jets fan and played high school ball at Passaic Tech, about 20 minutes from the team's facility. Warren also played some high school championship games at MetLife Stadium, which will now be his home field in the pros.
"Oh my God," Warren said when his phone rang and he saw it was a New Jersey area code."I was crying." Warren, listed at 6-foot-6, 311 pounds by the Jets, was a four-year starter for the Panthers — including 39 starts at left tackle. He was limited to just four games last season with a torn meniscus, but said he's"ready to go.""I know he's all about ball and business," Warren said."And I'm the same.
Abanikanda ran for 2,177 yards and 28 touchdowns on 390 carries — a 5.6-yard average — in his three seasons at Pitt.His biggest performance came last season when he broke Tony Dorsett's school record by rushing for 320 yards and six touchdowns against Virginia Tech.
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