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Darron Lee selected by Jets, fifth Ohio State player taken in first round

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during the All State Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 1, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Streeter Lecka

Urban Meyer apparently had a pretty talented squad last year.

The New York Jets selected Ohio State linebacker Darron Lee with the 20th overall pick in the NFL Draft.

Lee is the fifth Ohio State player selected in the first 20 picks on the draft. Joey Bosa (San Diego), Ezekiel Elliott (Dallas), Eli Apple (NY Giants) and Taylor Decker (Detroit) have also been selected.

The Jets elected to pass on quarterbacks Paxton Lynch and Connor Cook to go with Lee.

Lee fills a need at linebacker for the Jets and tested as the fastest linebacker at the Combine in February. Lee will add some much-needed speed and pursuit help to the Jets defense.