Left tackle D'Brickashaw Ferguson of Virginia was selected by the Jets with the 4th pick of the NFL Draft.
The Jets decided against the Hollywood/Broadway appeal of USC QB Matt Leinart.
Reports are coming in that Leinart will not be selected until the Cardinals are on the clock at 10.
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Jets RB Houston Injured In Single-Car Accident
New York Jets running back Cedric Houston was injured in a one-car accident late Friday night.
He was taken to the University of Tennessee Medical Center where he was treated for injuries that were not considered life threatening and released.
Jets Like Ferguson At No. 4
The Jets, who lost quarterbacks Chad Pennington and Jay Fiedler in the same game last season, could select Ferguson at No. 4. Unless, that is, New Orleans takes him at No. 2. The Saints, who want to provide blind-side protection for Drew Brees.
Jets Set Up A Visit For Bush
Reggie Bush all but has been fitted with a Houston Texans jersey, but since nothing is guaranteed in the NFL draft, the Jets are setting up a visit next week with the Heisman Trophy winner.
The Jets have the fourth pick on April 29 and unless they can somehow entice the Texans to give up on the USC tailback, they have no shot at him. The Jets have the 29th and/or 35th picks as bait, but just one of those selections probably wouldn't be enough. It's not likely they would be willing to trade both, and there's no chance Bush will fall to No. 4.
D'Brickshaw To The Meadowlands?
The Jets will hold a private workout with USC QB Matt Leinart the week of April 17.
The club, however, is still believed to be leaning toward selecting either Virginia OT D'Brickashaw Ferguson and N.C. State DE Mario Williams with their fourth selection overall in this month's NFL Draft.
Giants And Jets Move Closer To Stadium Deal
The New York Giants and Jets moved a step closer to their new home in the Meadowlands.
Officials from New Jersey, the Giants and the Jets said Friday they've made several changes to an agreement signed last fall that will create a new, $1 billion football stadium in East Rutherford.