The New York Jets selected Penn State offensive tackle Olumuyiwa 'Olu' Fashanu with the 11th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, after trading down from the 10th spot in a deal with the Vikings. Fashanu, who signed a 4-year, $20.5M fully guaranteed contract including an $11.7M signing bonus and a 5th year option in 2028, allowed zero sacks and only one quarterback hit over 1,285 pass-blocking snaps during his college career. His selection is seen as a strategic move to bolster protection for quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Jets General Manager Joe Douglas highlighted Fashanu's capabilities as a 'high impact pass protector' and noted the tough decision between selecting him and another player, Brock Bowers.
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Aaron Rodgers didn't get a weapon in Round 1 (that would've been a first for him), but he called LT Olu Fashanu a "great pick" by Joe Douglas. "We trust Joe." (via @PatMcAfeeShow). #Jets https://t.co/m9pXIosclk
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Olu Fashanu is the Jets' first Penn State pick in 8 years. They haven't picked many over the last 3+ decades. Since 1990: 2016: QB Christian Hackenberg 2001: RT Kareem McKenzie 1995: TE Kyle Brady 1993: FB Richie Anderson 1990: RB Blair Thomas 1990: C Roger Duffy #Jets
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#Jets Grade for 1st-Round Pick? 'Protection for Aaron Rodgers' Praised via Olu Fashanu https://t.co/xpTQK3lSSs
Penn State’s Olu Fashanu goes to Jets, Chop Robinson to Dolphins https://t.co/htrbWfcJLN
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Jets pick Penn State OL Olu Fashanu: NFL draft profile, college stats, highlights https://t.co/sAhGFvtcTC via @northjersey
"He is a major insurance policy for this year and he's likely the #Jets future left tackle" @Connor_J_Hughes breaks down the Jets picking Penn State OT Olu Fashanu with the 11th pick in the #NFLDraft https://t.co/PymJie4k7a https://t.co/qTN2N6zgPG
#Jets draft-pick tracker, starting with OT Olu Fashanu. Analysis, projected role and what we're hearing about him. https://t.co/HLUbnaXZJ7
#Jets 1st-rounder Olu Fashanu on playing with Tyron Smith: “I feel like I'm kind of living like a fairy tale or something like that. He's the 1st player I ever watched while watching film as a tackle. ... He was the absolute standard at left tackle." https://t.co/t0WAty5U9y
Giants draft top wideout, Malik Nabers, Jets get 'Lineman of the Year' in Penn State's Olu Fashanu https://t.co/R9lnR8qrLB https://t.co/xdkI6tQhw7
Robert Saleh and Joe Douglas discuss the #Jets picking Penn State OT Olu Fashanu with the 11th pick in the #NFLDraft https://t.co/IzzomQkYoc https://t.co/DvV9HHSZEx
The Jets had high grades on 4 OLM who were available at 11 -- Fashanu, Fuaga, Fautanu and Guyton. What separated Fashanu? Joe Douglas noted that Fashanu is a natural left tackle (added value), calling him "a really high level, high impact pass protector." #Jets
With the 11th overall pick, the New York Jets selected Olumuyiwa Fashanu, an offensive lineman from Penn State. Learn more here. #NFL https://t.co/feG0NiWwtp
After a draft day deal, the Jets added an offensive weapon with the 11th overall pick Gang Green selected Penn State tackle Olu Fashanu, who should significantly bolster their offensive line. @antwanstaley https://t.co/aFKR4NeIN2
Jets make draft day deal and then select Penn State offensive lineman Olu Fashanu at 11th overall https://t.co/r1PFvuKHKH
Olu Fashanu: Allowed only 1 sack in entire Penn State career (nearly 700 plays pass blocking); allowed a pressure rate of 1.1% in Penn State career, and suffered a blown block at the 3rd-lowest rate in the FBS since 2021 (min. 1,000 snaps at OT). @ESPNStatsInfo #Jets
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#Jets trade down a spot and then take Penn State offensive tackle Olu Fashanu at No. 11 in NFL draft https://t.co/t0WAty5U9y
NFL DRAFT ALERT: The New York Jets moved down one spot after trading their No. 10 pick to the Vikings and then selected LSU offensive tackle Olumuyiwa Fashanu with the 11th overall pick. https://t.co/LHTVot5991 https://t.co/4WK73jjTyT
Joe Douglas said Brock Bowers was under consideration and it was a tough decision. But they felt like Olu Fashanu was the right choice. #Jets
Big celebration from Olumuyiwa Fashanu's family as he got drafted No. 11 overall by the Jets 💚 #NFLdraft https://t.co/URjigNBSR0
"Okay, okay!" "Those Jet fans should be happier than they look." - Mike Greenberg after the Jets take Penn State OT Olu Fashanu #NFLDraft https://t.co/k40vgqY9mH
Jets add protection for Rodgers in OT Olu Fashanu https://t.co/U5D5bZqNR5
🏈 Local football standout Olu Fashanu has been selected in the 2024 NFL Draft. The New York Jets selected Fashanu with the number 11 pick in the first round. https://t.co/REgZaVerCt
Olu Fashanu out of Penn State is NOW a member of the New York Jets #PMSDraftSpectacular https://t.co/Oy9ifGKItd
Jets take Olu Fashanu after trading back in 2024 NFL Draft https://t.co/8BdgpuarUk https://t.co/l8Dg4UB0z7
Just In: In the first round of the #NFLDraft, with the 11th overall pick, the #Jets take Penn State tackle Olumuyiwa "Olu" Fashanu. https://t.co/9tXRAS4UoS
.@olu_fashanu is the 11th overall selection, and his family's reaction to finding out he's joining the @nyjets is everything 🥹 📺: #NFLDraft on NFLN/ESPN/ABC 📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/UoC1lpGn32
Four years ago, the Jets selected OT Mekhi Becton at 11. Now they get another left tackle at 11 in Fashanu, who can learn from Tyron Smith and become the heir apparent. #Jets
NFL DRAFT ALERT: New York Jets select offensive tackle Olumuyiwa Fashanu from Penn State with the 11th pick. https://t.co/dgYs4aPAFb
BREAKING: Olu Fashanu selected by #Jets at No. 11 in the #NFLDraft https://t.co/dUeUktlUMm
RD 1 | PK 11 - Jets: Olumuyiwa Fashanu OT, Penn State With the 11th pick in the draft, the @nyjets select Fashanu, who earned the 4th-highest overall score (84) among OT in the 2024 class. #NFLDraft | #JetUp https://t.co/QgQ1HkJRe2
Love this pick for the Jets. Fashanu scouting report: https://t.co/M1GoAA15wn Summary attached. Check the comp 👀 https://t.co/hRUNvvYz7g
New on @TheNFLWire: Well, the Jets traded down from 10 to 11, and still got the guy who may be the best pure left tackle in this draft class. Fashanu isn't the most powerful guy, but he's ready-made as a blindside protector, and boy, did the Jets need that. Grade: A…
Second player of Nigerian origin to go is Olumuyiwa Fashanu at No.11 to the Jets. Aaron Rodgers is getting some Nigerian juju to protect him #NFLdraft
Not many people would turn down the chance to be a first-round NFL draft pick. But, Olu Fashanu did. Now, he’s ready for his moment at the next level in New York ⬇️ https://t.co/2zd9j8jAIB
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Penn State's Olu Fashanu will be joining the Jets! ✈️ https://t.co/2dkSJenwra
The Jets draft @PennStateFball OT Olumuyiwa Fashanu 11th overall. https://t.co/uYqkQiRDVE
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Jets trade down one spot, take Olu Fashanu at No. 11. https://t.co/HBCo1lnMD6
🚨With the 11th pick in the NFL draft, the New York Jets select: Penn State OT Olu Fashanu https://t.co/OJqdHQgIH5
Jets pick is in, they select Penn State OT Olumuyiwa Fashanu Putting the Broncos on the board. 12 is one of the picks people have talked about the Eagles trading up to. We are officially in trade up range https://t.co/YTnJWQFzMw
N.Y. Jets select Penn State OT Olu Fashanu with the No. 11 pick #NFLDraft tracker: https://t.co/EgvJqNVfwP
Jets go with left tackle Olu Fashanu This is a safe pick that should help keep Aaron Rodgers healthy
With the No. 11 overall pick in the 2024 @NFLDraft, the @nyjets select Olumuyiwa Fashanu! @NewEraCap 📺: #NFLDraft on NFLN/ESPN/ABC 📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/C7BsZp97T8
#Jets select Penn State OT Olu Fashanu with the No. 11 pick.
Jets select T Olu Fashanu with the No. 11 overall pick. Fashanu allowed just one QB hit over 1,285 pass-blocking snaps during his career, per @PFF. He didn’t allow a single sack.
Olu Fashanu is my OT2. Strong as an ox with explosion off the snap. Kicks well and can mirror opponent. Rarely gets beat without buying time. Small hands can cause some problems against long armed pass rushers. Elite LT potential for the #Jets. #HallamAnalysis
THE PICK IS IN: At 11, the #Jets select Penn State LT Olu Fashanu. So no Brock Bowers. Joe Douglas builds in the trenches.
Jets select Penn State OT Olu Fashanu with No. 11 overall pick of 2024 NFL Draft https://t.co/ko6JxobZde https://t.co/TVaQ4JZnSZ
With the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 @NFLDraft, the @nyjets select Olumuyiwa Fashanu! @NewEraCap 📺: #NFLDraft on NFLN/ESPN/ABC 📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/G5nSHze80B
11th-overall pick in the 2024 #NFLDraft, the Jets select: Olu Fashanu, OT, Penn State Third offensive tackle off of the board.
The #Jets take the OL they would have taken at No. 10 -- Penn St OT Olu Fashanu goes No. 11.
As the #11 overall #NFLdraft pick, OT Olu Fashanu should sign a 4 year, fully guaranteed $20.5M contract with the #Jets, including an $11.7M signing bonus, & a 5th year option in 2028. https://t.co/usMRA6GIIi https://t.co/f3wIEGlO8e
Jets are drafting Penn State OT Olu Fashanu, via @schultz_report Aaron Rodgers gets help on the OL 😤 https://t.co/cfGGbCXv2z
N.Y. Jets Select OT Olu Fashanu 11th Overall ✈️ ZERO Sacks Allowed in his Career https://t.co/3Hccgdj5af
Here’s what an NFC Scout told me on new #Jets OT Olu Fashanu: “You see the size, the strength, and the athleticism to eventually be a really good starting tackle. The biggest concern, for me, is his lack of flexibility from the knees down, the best pass-rushers use power against… https://t.co/oiGVXLHHuR
BREAKING - The New York Jets select OT Olu Fashanu with the 11th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. https://t.co/mzQVWJBBJx
The #Jets take Penn State OT Olu Fashanu with pick No. 11.
Jets are taking Olu Fashanu
The Jets make the smart move and select Penn State OT Olu Fashanu at No. 11.
The New York Jets have selected Penn State OT Olu Fashanu with the 11th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft🦁 https://t.co/HQ9RMMHzi9 https://t.co/uMRi1Y72OA
𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗜𝗦 𝗜𝗡: The #Jets are drafting OT Olu Fashanu with the #11 overall pick. https://t.co/mxNI0TCt0m
The #Jets have drafted Olu Fashanu
BREAKING: The #Jets are drafting Olu Fashanu, sources tell @snytv. Smart decision -- very smart. It's hard to trust Tyron Smith, Morgan Moses to stay healthy. https://t.co/qBGgNzdy0B
The #Jets make the smart move and take Penn State OT Olu Fashanu with pick No. 11. Protection for Aaron Rodgers is first and foremost for this team. https://t.co/g5DKgJ7bWW
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The Jets have taken OT Olu Fashanu at No. 11, per source.
The Jets are taking Penn State OT Olu Fashanu at 11.
No trade this time: The #Jets are picking at No. 11.
Offensive tackle Olu Fashanu could be 1st of several Penn State players drafted https://t.co/KsPKen1O33