NFL Draft

Jets draft QB in round 5

Admin - April 27, 2008

The New York Jets selected QB Erik Ainge from the University of Tennessee in round 5 of the 2008 NFL Draft. Ainge, 6'5", 225lbs, started in all 14 games and threw for over 3,500 yards (31 TDs, 10 INTs) in his senior year.

According to the Pro Football Weekly Draft Guide, Ainge "throws the ball with little power or velocity" but "can find open receivers and make touch throws." He's big and slow but has plenty of experience with 35 NCAA starts for a major college program.