NEW YORK — After a draft day deal, the Jets added an offensive weapon with the 11th overall pick

Minnesota traded pick No. 11, along with the 129th and 157th picks, in exchange for the Jets’ 10th overall pick and a sixth-rounder (203rd) overall.

After moving back one spot, the Jets got Aaron Rodgers an added boost of protection.

Gang Green selected Penn State tackle Olu Fashanu, which should significantly bolster their offensive line.

Some draft analysts believed the Jets could draft a wide receiver or Georgia tight end Brock Bowers to aid their passing attack. But they decided to draft one of the nation’s best tackles.

If a team is building an offensive lineman from scratch, Fashanu would be it. At 6-6, 312, Fashanu has strong hands and an explosive athlete off the line of scrimmage.

Fashanu is extremely strong and has a natural feel for pass protection. He has the ability to play either tackle spot in the NFL, but the Jets see him as their left tackle of the future.

Fashanu will join a Jets offensive line that appears to have their starting five set with left tackle Tyron Smith, left guard John Simpson, center Joe Tippmann, Alijah Vera-Tucker and right tackle Morgan Moses.

The Jets offensive line has resembled a turnstile during the last two seasons. In 2022, 11 different players started games. Last season, the Jets had 14 different offensive line combinations in 17 games, which led the NFL.

Fashanu will join a Jets offense that should improve from ranking 31st in yards and 29th in points per game last season. The primary reason for the inept Jets offense was the absence of Rodgers.

Four plays into the season debut against the Bills last season, Rodgers tore his Achilles and missed the rest of the season. The Jets have gone to work this offseason, hoping to improve the team around Rodgers.

Gang Green acquired Smith, Simpson and Moses. The Jets also signed wide receiver Mike Williams to a one-year contract.

With the addition of Fashanu, the Jets offense could have the most improved offense in the league next season.

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