New York Jets select Jordan Travis in fifth round of 2024 NFL Draft

Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis has been selected in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft by the New York Jets, with the No. 171 overall pick.

The former Seminoles standout hit a giant roadblock late in the 2023 campaign when he suffered a season-ending injury in a game against North Alabama.

That injury could keep him from suiting up right way for the Jets, but they’ll be willing to let him heal given the potential upside Travis offers as a quarterback. The dual-threat prospect was excellent at the college level.

Travis emerged as a potential Heisman Trophy contender during the 2023 season after helping lead Florida State to an unbeaten regular season. He threw for 2,756 yards, with 20 touchdowns and only two interceptions. He also ran for 176 yards and seven scores.

All of that likely exceeded the expectations for Travis coming out of high school.

Prior to enrolling at Florida State, Travis was a three-star prospect and the No. 866 overall recruit in the 2018 recruiting class, according to the On3 Industry Rankings.

He also checked in as the No. 61 quarterback in his class and the No. 131 overall player from the state of Florida, hailing from North Palm Beach (FL) The Benjamin School.

What NFL Draft analysts are saying about Jordan Travis

One of the key negatives most NFL Draft analysts list for Travis is his size. He’s not a huge quarterback by any means and, given the late-season injury, durability may also be a concern for some teams.

Still, there’s a lot to like, as the NFL Network’s Lance Zierlein points out.

“In a career marked with challenges, Travis showed the resilience to overcome and finish his career playing his best football. He’s undersized but has an adequate arm and can help protect himself with his legs. The footwork isn’t always great, but he can throw effectively and fairly accurately as an improviser.

“Travis doesn’t usually beat defenses with pre-snap planning or eye work and can be a step slow to get through progressions and throw with anticipation. He displays good leadership and desires to take care of the football. Travis’ traits don’t stand out, but his mobility and continued growth as a passer could give him a shot to compete for a spot as a QB2/3 if evaluations of his leg injury check out.”