In a Jets dream world, Brett Favre is a key executive at Jaguars.
The Packers legend told TMZ on Tuesday that he thinks Jacksonville should pass Trevor Lawrence with number one choice.
“I would take (Alabama receiver) DeVonta Smith,” Favre said shockingly.
“In the last two games that I saw this guy play, I mean, I’m impressed by how good – knowing that the teams know he’s going to catch the ball – and he dominates. I think you’re going with a guy like that. “
The winner of Heisman Smith will certainly be one of the first names named in the NFL’s 2021 draft in April – but not the first. And Smith dominated the college football playoffs, achieving 19 receptions for 345 yards and six touchdowns as the Crimson Tide hit Notre Dame and Ohio State.
But Lawrence has long been considered the jewel of this recruiting class. The Clemson star is projected to reach first place in all the renowned simulated projects in the country.
“Nothing against Trevor Lawrence, but I think you can find a free agent guy, or a guy in the last few rounds or in the middle of the draft … But you just don’t find a guy like [Smith. He] it could be a Jerry Rice. He could be – different – but a Randy Moss, ”said Favre, who played one season for the Jets. “A total change in the game. But again, a different style of player. Just an incredible player. “
The Jets could consider going with Smith in No. 2, or one of the other quarterbacks. Most have Justin Fields of Ohio State as the second quarterback in the draft, while some favor Zach Wilson of BYU.