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Joe Douglas arrived in Las Vegas with a bevy of roster holes to fill and armed with picks in the 2022 NFL Draft.

He’s off to a great start in Sin City.

On Thursday night, Douglas addressed his cornerback problem with Sauce Gardner and another on his offensive line with Evan Neal.

As if that weren’t enough, Douglas traded his way back into the first round to pick pass rusher Jermaine Johnson at No. 26.

Per reports, all three of the newest Jets were in the top-10 on the Gang Green draft board.

Here’s what the Jets have done so far and where they’ll pick next — plus quick analysis from The Post staff:

Round 1, Pick 4 (No. 4 overall)

The Jets had the worst defense in the NFL last year and desperately needed an injection of talent. They got it with Gardner. Considered by many to be the best cornerback in this draft, Gardner did not allow a touchdown in college. He will give the Jets a potential shutdown cornerback and help Robert Saleh’s defense immediately.


  Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Round 1, Pick 10 (No. 10 overall) *

This is the first time the Jets have selected a wide receiver in the first round since 2001, when they took Santana Moss. Wilson gives the Jets offense a speed element they have lacked. He ran 4.38 40-yard dash and is a big play waiting to happen. This will help Zach Wilson and the entire offense. Garrett Wilson had 23 receiving touchdowns in his career.

Round 1, Pick 26 (No. 26 overall)

The Jets considered taking Johnson with the No. 10 pick, but were able to get him at No. 26 after trading back into the first round. Johnson started his career at Georgia, but transferred to Florida State before last season to get more playing time. He had 12 sacks in his one year as a starter for the Seminoles. Johnson should give the Jets’ defense a boost.


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Round 2, Pick 4 (No. 36 overall, up from 38 after trade with Giants ) **

With their first pick on Day 2, the Jets grabbed one of the best running backs in the draft. The team moved up two spots in a trade with the Giants to grab Hall, who is the two-time Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year and rushed for 1,472 yards and 20 touchdowns last year for the Cyclones. Hall should team with Michael Carter to give the Jets a nice 1-2 running back combination.

Round 3, Pick 37 (No. 101 overall)

The Jets took another offensive player with their second pick on Day 2. Ruckert is from Long Island. The Jets love his toughness and his willingness to block as well as be part of the passing game. His production at Ohio State was low as he was not featured much in an offense loaded with playmakers. He only had 26 catches for 309 yards and three touchdowns last year.

Round 4, Pick 6 (No. 111 overall) **

Mitchell is a 6-foot-6, 307-pounder who was All-Sun Belt the last two years. He has position versatility and can play guard as well as tackle. He is considered a developmental player who may need a year of watching before he is able to contribute.

Round 4, Pick 12 (No. 117 overall) ***

Clemons had 11 tackles for loss and seven sacks in 2021 for the Aggies, but there are question marks around the defensive end. He is going to be 25 before he plays an NFL game and had several injuries in college that caused him to miss the 2018 season and much of the 2020 season.

* From SEA in 2020 Jamal Adams trade

** From CAR in 2021 Sam Darnold trade

*** From MIN in 2021 Chris Herndon trade

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