New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers got some additional protection in the 2024 NFL draft.
He made an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Thursday, April 25 to react to the Jets’ selection of Penn State OL Olu Fashanu with the No. 10 overall pick.
“I know they [the Jets’ front office] really loved Olu. I loved what Joe [Douglas] did, moving back and getting a couple more picks,” Rodgers explained. “He didn’t give up a sack I don’t think his entire college career which is saying a lot.”
Rodgers added that Olu “is a mauler and he had an incredible career at Penn State.”
Fashanu Will Get a Chance to Learn and Develop Further
“He’s [Fashanu] not going to need to jump in right away [into the starting lineup] at tackle for sure. We’ll see if we work him in at guard but I think he is going to have a long career in the league. Much longer than I’m going to be in New Jersey so excited for him and excited to welcome him to the team. It’s a great O-Line room. Very well coached. A lot of great personalities we added,” Rodgers said.
Dane Brugler of The Athletic had Fashanu listed as his No. 2 offensive tackle on his big board. At Penn State, he predominantly played left tackle and that’s where the Jets plan on keeping him.
However, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic asked Fashanu after he was drafted by the Jets if he’s capable of flipping over to the right side if asked.
“Yeah most definitely. That was something that was a big emphasis of mine this [past] season. During practice just taking a lot of reps at right tackle. Then during my [NFL] Combine training with Duke Manyweather up in Dallas, Texas I was mainly working [at] right [tackle],” Fashanu explained.
This is a developing story and we’ll provide new details as they become available.
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