The Jets added some more running back help on the final day of the draft, taking South Dakota State rusher Isaiah Davis at pick No. 173 in the fifth round on Saturday.

Davis ran for 1,578 yards and 18 touchdowns in 2023 for South Dakota State and had back-to-back seasons of 1,000-plus yards.

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<figcaption>The Jets selected South Dakota running back Isiah Davis in the fifth round on Saturday. <span class="credit">Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports</span></figcaption>

He also helped lead the program to back-to-back NCAA Division I FCS titles.

Earlier in the day, the Jets took Wisconsin running <a href="https://nypost.com/2024/04/27/sports/jets-pick-braelon-allen-in-fourth-round-after-flurry-of-nfl-draft-moves/">Braelon Allen in the fourth round.</a>

The Jets selected South Dakota running back Isiah Davis in the fifth round on Saturday.{ai:summary}<p>Jets boost running back depth, draft South Dakota State's Isaiah Davis in fifth round. Davis had impressive 1,578 yards and 18 touchdowns in 2023. #sports</p>

Jets add another running back by picking Isaiah Davis in fifth round

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