All seven draft picks remain on the New York Jets' 53-man roster, two of whom are starting linebackers -- Darron Lee and Jordan Jenkins. The draft also produced punter Lachlan Edwards and backup wide receiver Charone Peake. General manager Mike Maccagnan's second draft has a chance to get better with age, but it's short on star power. The wild card is quarterback Christian Hackenberg. Many outside talent evaluators believe he'll never validate his second-round status.
Grade: B-minus
Best rookie: This is a tough call, but Lee rates a slight edge over wide receiver Robby Anderson. Lee, their first-round pick, has the speed and athleticism to be a special player. His ceiling is high, but there have been rough patches. He admittedly played an awful first half Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. His development was disrupted by a three-game ankle injury. Now that he's healthy, Lee is playing every down, no easy task for a rookie. He has leadership traits that will emerge as he gets older.
Most improved rookie: Anderson, undrafted out of Temple, has gone from long shot to starter. The season-ending injury to Eric Decker opened a spot in the three-receiver offense, and Anderson has capitalized on the opportunity. He's long (6-foot-3) and lightning fast, capable of blowing the top off any defense. To reach the next level, he needs to refine his route running and add muscle to his thin frame.
Most disappointing rookie: The Jets traded a 2017 fourth-round pick to select tackle Brandon Shell in the fifth; that's how much they liked him. Despite upheaval at both tackle spots -- four different starters -- Shell hasn't been able to crack the lineup. That could change this week because of injuries. His future probably is on the right tackle, but he needs to improve his foot speed and technique.
The jury is still out on ... Hackenberg: He's the definition of a project. Chances are, he will go through the entire season without ever seeing the field. He has yet to dress for a game and there are no plans to play him, not even in garbage time. Hackenberg has the size and arm strength you want in a pocket quarterback, but his accuracy is poor and his mechanics need to be rebuilt. This will be a critical offseason. He has no chance of being the opening-day starter in 2017, so his shot could happen in 2018.
Undrafted rookie check in: The scouts did a nice job of uncovering three potential gems -- Anderson, wide receiver/kick returner Jalin Marshall and defensive end Lawrence Thomas (injured reserve). Thomas would have cracked the defensive-line rotation if it weren't for an early-season shoulder injury, but he's still held in high regard. Marshall had everyone buzzing in training camp. The excitement has faded, but he's still an intriguing player. His No. 1 priority: Improve ball-security skills.