A Conversation with Penn State HC James Franklin & Jets First-Round Pick Olu Fashanu (5/7)

The Official Jets Podcast takes a closer look at first-round pick Olu Fashanu. Host Eric Allen is joined in the Audi Performance Studio by Penn State HC James Franklin and then by the Green & White's No. 11 overall selection.

1:50 - James Franklin on what Olu Fashanu symbolized for the Penn State program

4:30 - Franklin recalls Fashanu's recruitment and his early days at Happy Valley

5:50 - Fashanu's decision to return to school in 2023

14:50 - Coach Franklin's thoughts on what's ahead for the Jets rookie

16:15 - Fashanu on his special draft night

18:12 - The Jets were the preferred destination

23:40 - Fashanu reflects on high school ball at Gonzaga HS

27:10 - His mentality as he prepares for his first season in the NFL

Host Eric Allen is joined in the Audi Performance Studio by Mike North, the NFL's VP of Broadcast Planning. 1:30 - What made the Jets an attractive option for primetime and stand-alone games for the NFL. 4:30 - Why the Jets vs San Francisco 49ers was selected for the first Monday Night Football matchup of the season. 12:05 - How the days off between games affect the schedule making process. 15:30 - If the Jets home atmosphere last season went into the thought process for primetime games this season. 18:30 - The appeal in having the Jets play in the International Games in London against the Minnesota Vikings. 26:10 - What fans need to know about flexible scheduling in the last few months of the season.

Host Eric Allen is joined in the Audi Performance Studio by CBS Analyst/former Jets DL Leger Douzable to recap the Jets' 2024 NFL Draft.

1:15 - 1st-round pick Penn State offensive lineman Olu Fashanu's transition to the NFL

11:05 - 3rd-round pick wide receiver Malachi Corley; No Matter What!

15:05 - The Day 3 running backs selected in Wisconsin's Braelon Allen and South Dakota State's Isaiah Davis

22:33 - Bringing in a developmental quarterback in Florida State's Jordan Travis

28:10 - CFL standout Qwan'tez Stiggers' unique route to be the Jets 5th-round pick

34:10 - Not just Mr. Irrelevant but how Jaylen Key from Alabama can make the roster

Hosts Eric Allen and Ethan Greenberg discuss a busy day for the Jets during Day 3 of the NFL Draft where the Green & White executed a slew of trades and added five additional players to their draft class.

Hosts Eric Allen and Ethan Greenberg discuss the selection of Western Kentucky WR Malachi Corley in the 3rd Round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Also, hear from Corley shortly after being selected by the Jets.

Host Eric Allen is joined by NFL Media's Brian Baldinger for instant reaction to the Jets selecting Penn State OT Olu Fashanu with the 11th overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Host Eric Allen is joined in the Audi Performance Studio by CBS Analyst/former Jets DL Leger Douzable. In the final installment of the NFL Draft Preview series, Douz delivers his New York Jets 7-Round Mock Draft. 

1:30 - Assessing value and team needs entering the selection process

3:38 - An OL goes No. 10 overall

10:01 - 'Slick Rick' brings a Gator to New York

14:02 - Developmental QB prospect in Round 4

17:30 - Young DT Added in the 4th 

21:25 - Hard-hitting Duck joins the safety group

24:04 - Breaking News: reports indicate Zach Wilson is Denver bound

28:17 - Athletic Tackle in Round 6

30:15 - Mr. Irrelevant

Host Eric Allen is joined in the Audi Performance Studio by Jets senior football advisor Phil Savage.

1:30 - Phil reflects on the journey from the start of the draft season to the end

3:30 - Preparing for multiple scenarios on draft weekend 

7:20 - The making of the big board with horizontals and verticals 

8:45 - Importance of the top 30 visits 

16:15 - Changed landscape of college football and its draft impact