Jets select Zaire Barnes with the 184th overall pick

With their fifth pick of the 2023 draft, the Jets selected Western Michigan linebacker Zaire Barnes. This is an interesting pick who could be in the mix for playing time if the Jets don't re-sign Kwon Alexander or bring in another veteran. Barnes has good athletic numbers, special teams production and coverage skills.

More in-depth analysis on this pick to follow...

The Jets have one more pick coming up in round six and one in the seventh round with the next at 204 overall.