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NFL Draft 2014: Jets select receiver Quincy Enunwa, defensive end IK Enemkpali with back-to-back sixth-round picks

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The Jets picked Nebraska receiver Quincy Enunwa in the sixth round. (Phil Sears-USA TODAY Sports)
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on May 10, 2014 at 5:25 PM, updated May 10, 2014 at 6:30 PM

FLORHAM PARK – The Jets had back-to-back picks in the sixth round – 209th and 210th overall – on the final day of the NFL Draft.

Both selections were compensatory picks and could not be traded. The Jets had two other compensatory pick. Teams cannot receive more than four total compensatory picks, which come from losses and gains in the previous year’s free agency period.

The Jets used these two picks to select wide receiver Quincy Enunwa, a 6-2, 225-pounder from Nebraska, and defensive end IK Enemkpali, a 6-1, 261-pounder from Louisiana Tech. (His name is pronounced “EYE-KAY IN-em-PALL-ee.” His parents were born in Nigeria.)

Enunwa continues the Jets’ Day 3 stockpiling of receivers. They added two in the third round – Jalen Saunders and Shaquelle Evans – after not picking any on the draft’s first two days. Enunwa is known for being strong after the catch, and his physique could translate well to the NFL, though he is not considered to be particularly fast.

"I like to say I have physicality," said Enunwa, who also noted that he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.45 seconds at the NFL Combine.

Enemkpali figures to fit into the Jets’ 3-4 defense as an outside linebacker and edge rusher. The Jets’ strong-side linebacker, Calvin Pace, is 33 years old. But Enemkpali is considered an overly stiff player.

He said he stood up a little bit in Nebraska's defense, as an outside rushing linebacker would, but mostly played in a three-point stance, like a traditional defensive end.

The Jets' previous draft picks were safety Calvin Pryor in the first round; tight end Jace Amaro in the second; cornerback Dexter McDougle in the third; Saunders, Evans and offensive guard Dakota Dozier in the fourth; inside linebacker Jeremiah George in the fifth; and cornerback Brandon Dixon in the sixth.