Jets selected Oregon State Wisconsin C Joe Tippmann with the No. 43 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Tippmann (6'6/303) was a 4-star recruit, and the 25th-ranked offensive tackle in the 2019 recruiting class, according to 247 Sports. Coming from the lineman factory in Madison, Tippmann is the next in a long line of seasoned starters accustomed to smash mouth football. At 6'6”, Tippmann towers over most centers. This may be a positive when discussing the run game but hinders some of the traits needed from centers in the pass game. In order to play the pivot correctly, a center must be able to transition between assignments efficiently and with correct timing. While his long legs can help with that, it also means that he can become unbalanced due to his lack of leg bend. His large mass is often pressed against defenders to maintain seals and create lanes. Yet, despite these shortcomings, Tippmann has only allowed one sack in just over two full years of starting duty. With increased mobility, Tippmann could be similar to another tall center in Luke Fortner.
