Jets Select Ohio State TE Jeremy Ruckert With No. 101 Pick in 2022 NFL Draft

Ruckert, a Long Island native, joins C.J. Uzomah and Tyler Conklin in the Jets' tight end room.

Max Goodman | Apr 29, 2022

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The Jets selected Ohio State tight end Jeremy Ruckert with the No. 101 pick in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft on Friday night.

After signing two tight ends in free agency this offseason—C.J. Uzomah and Tyler Conklin—this position wasn't necessarily an area of need for New York in the early rounds of this year's draft.

As has been the trend through the first two days of the draft, however, the Jets are adding as many weapons as they can, making sure quarterback Zach Wilson is surrounded by ample playmakers on offense.

Ruckert had the best year of his career with the Buckeyes in 2021. In 11 games, he had 26 receptions with 309 receiving yards. In an offense with receivers like Chris Olave, Jaxson Smith-Njigba and Garrett Wilson, who the Jets picked back in the first round with the No. 10 overall selection, he didn't factor into the passing game too much.

Nonetheless, Ruckert is experienced, has plenty of upside and can help right away as a blocker.

In Mike LaFleur's offensive scheme, it helps to have a deep tight end room. Considering New York has struggled to find production from that spot in recent years, this is especially relevant for the Jets going forward as they look to take steps closer to contention.

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Published Apr 29, 2022

MAX GOODMAN

Max Goodman covers the New York Jets for Sports Illustrated and FanNation. He also covers the New York Yankees, publisher of Sports Illustrated and FanNation's Yankees site, Inside The Pinstripes. Before starting out with SI, Goodman attended Northwestern University and the Medill School of Journalism. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism and Master’s Degree in Sports Media, graduating in 2019. While at school, Goodman gathered valuable experience as an anchor and reporter on NNN SportsNight and played on the club baseball team. Goodman previously interned at MLB.com as an associate reporter covering the Miami Marlins. He also interned with ESPN, working as an associate reporter on Mike Greenberg's Get Up. Goodman is from New York City. He grew up in Hell's Kitchen. Follow Goodman on Twitter @MaxTGoodman and connect with him via email by reaching out at maxgoodmansports@gmail.com.