WR, Illinois
6-1, 220, 4.5-40
Projection: 2nd round

Great athlete with long arms and impressive run after the catch ability. A very physical receiver who can overpower defensive backs at the line and run over them after the catch.

Guard, Idaho
6-5, 325
Projection: 1st round

Big, strong and athletic interior lineman. Iupati is a real mauler who can fire off the snap and deliver a violent blow to the defender. He is tough, aggressive and definitely has the mental make up you look for in a guard.

The Jets’ guard tandem is a study in contrasts. Alan Faneca, a virtual lock Hall of Famer and elder statesman of the Jets gets a ton of attention from the media and is celebrated as one of the best guards of all time. Brandon Moore, on the other hand, is barely noticed and was very close to being an ex-Jet last off-season.

Moore was cut last February then resigned days later after the Jets failed to land Chris Kemoeatu from the Steelers. Kemoeatu, a huge, physical player was clearly the Jets’ preference but after he re-upped with Pittsburgh, the Jets settled on Moore.

OLB, TCU
6-2, 250, 4.7-40
Projection: 2nd round

Great burst off the line. Anticipates snap count well and gets across the line before lineman is out of his stance. Excellent quickness and closing speed to the QB.

Just one day after announcing he would pay Kerry Rhodes’ $2 million roster bonus, Mike Tannenbaum shipped the disgruntled safety to Arizona. The Jets will receive the Cardinals’ 4th round pick this year and its 7th rounder in 2011.

This is decent compensation. Rhodes’ talent justified a 3rd rounder but his inconsistent play, prima donna attitude and recent bonus payout diminished his market value.