2011 NFL Mock Draft: New York Jets Find Front Seven Help in Akeem Ayers

April 20, 2011   ·   Wes O'Donnell   ·   Jump to comments

2011 NFL Mock Draft Says Akeem Ayers Falls to the New York Jets at No. 30 in NFL Draft
UCLA's Akeem Ayers can do it all. 
The junior linebacker prospect was rated higher prior to a weak combine performance, but he rebounded well at his pro day.
Fortunately, his workout numbers do not do justice to the type of player he is out on the football field.
Ayers has the ability to rush the passer like an edge rusher, is fluid enough to drop in coverage and make plays and he is always around the football.
He is simply a better football player than he is athlete and I cannot think of another coach, maybe Belichick, who will be able to make something happen for Ayers.
 
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The Jets have a major need for pass rush help this year, especially considering Jason Taylor may not be back and even if he is it will not hurt to have more help.
In fact, any 3-4 defensive ...

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