Making My Case: If the Jets Pick a Developmental QB

 

Dillon Gabriel (8); Quinn Ewers (3).

This is sort of a Part Two of my Jets wish list that I wrote two weeks ago. I saw a post recently on the Jets website that made a case for who New York could select as a developmental quarterback in the 2025 NFL draft. Some see them drafting one later, a few see them drafting one early.

With the acquisition of Justin Fields, and (head coach) Aaron Glenn seemingly committed to making him the starter, I don't see them drafting one early, if they draft one at all, but you never know.

If they're going to pick a developmental prospect, and he's available--which it looks he could be available in the fourth round at the earliest--Dillon Gabriel from Oregon would be my pick. 

I think he's the most underrated quarterback in this draft. As I mentioned last week regarding Dillon, because of the way he plays--the smarts, accuracy, pocket presence, and mobility--he could fit in nearly any offense.

Another quarterback I think has been forgotten about, honestly, I forgot he was in the draft myself until I heard his name mentioned recently, is Quinn Ewers from Texas.

He has good pocket presence, fairly accurate, resilient, he doesn't get easily discouraged or rattled, and can make most throws. He has enough mobility to make plays with his feet.

Quinn has a stronger arm; Dillon is more accurate and mobile. I wouldn't mind the Jets getting either one of them to draft and develop, but again, if they're going to do that, my hope is that it's Dillon.

Some also predicted the Jets to get Jalen Milroe from Alabama, but, to me, they already have that currently in Justin Fields. I think their games are similar.

He's by far the most mobile and has the strongest arm--he has a pretty deep ball--of the three, and there's some talent there, but he's raw, and he needs more time to develop versus the previously mentioned.

I can see the temptation to draft him because of his rocket arm and athletic ability, but this is how some teams get caught up because they put too much focus on measurables instead of looking at the whole body of work.

Overall, I think these three are the best available at the position after Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders, and can thrive in the right system, and if given a chance.