Gang Green not only drafted a running back on Saturday, but it also took a local New York City player. With the 143rd overall selection in the fifth round, the Jets selected Pittsburgh running back Israel Abanikanda, who grew up in Brooklyn. Abanikanda learned he was being chosen by the Jets while watching the draft news at Abraham Lincoln High School, his alma mater,.
Running back was not at the top of the Jets needs entering this year’s draft, but it was undoubtedly a concern.
Gang Green not only drafted a running back on Saturday, but it also took a local New York City player.
With the 143rd overall selection in the fifth round, the Jets selected Pittsburgh running back Israel Abanikanda, who grew up in Brooklyn.
Abanikanda learned he was being chosen by the Jets while watching the draft news at Abraham Lincoln High School, his alma mater, with his friends and family.
