The New York Jets went into the 2015 NFL Draft needing and edge rusher, and now they've got their guy.
With the first of their three acquired picks via a second-day trade with the Houston Texans, Gang Green took Louisville outside linebacker Lorenzo Mauldin at 82nd overall.
"As an edge rush guy, I have been working my butt off to do what I have to do to get to the quarterback," Mauldin said Friday night, via NewYorkJets.com. "I don’t care what I have to do, I take coaching and I take what I have to do to help my defense out.
"Mainly with the Jets I know … I am at a loss for words right now, I can’t even think right now ... I more than welcome being with the Jets. I know that I can help that defense, no matter what."
Mauldin accumulated 20.5 sacks and 31.5 tackles for loss in three collegiate seasons, having been a full-time starter at defensive end in 2013 before moving to a 3-4 outside 'backer spot in 2014. He'll compete with Calvin Pace, Quinton Coples and Jason Babin for work this coming season.
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