Jets Stun Football World by Drafting Pass Rusher Will McDonald IV at No. 15
- The Jets selected Iowa State edge rusher Will McDonald IV with the 15th pick in the NFL draft.
- McDonald had 34 career sacks in college, including 11 1⁄2 in 2021.
- The Jets were expected to draft an offensive lineman but the top four were already taken.
- The Jets traded down from 13 to 15 as part of the Aaron Rodgers trade but still took McDonald.
- The athletic McDonald will boost the Jets' already-strong defense and pass rush.