The Jets currently have the No. 2 & No. 16 picks in the 2026 draft. Below is a compilation of mock drafts. The views expressed are not representative of any Jets personnel.<\/p>\n
The Athletic \u2013 Dane Brugler<\/a><\/p>\n No. 2: Edge Arvell Reese \u2013 Ohio State<\/p>\n “Though it’s disappointing for the Jets that Dante Moore isn’t on the board, it gives them an opportunity to select whomever they see as the best non-quarterback in the class \u2014 and Reese is a prime candidate. He played a hybrid role for the Buckeyes last season, mostly spying and setting the edge, but he was disruptive when allowed to use his speed and violence as a pass rusher.”<\/p>\n No. 16: WR Makai Lemon \u2013 USC<\/p>\n “The Jets have one legit starter (Garrett Wilson) on their wide receiver depth chart and desperately need to add another weapon who scares defenses. Lemon won’t wow with his size or athletic profile, but he is a manipulative route runner and catches everything thrown his way. If the Jets think his impact can be anything close to what the Lions have gotten from Amon-Ra St. Brown, they should run the card to the podium.”<\/p>\n CBS Sports \u2013 Ryan Wilson<\/a><\/p>\n No. 2: Edge Arvell Reese \u2013 Ohio State<\/p>\n “An explosive, high-motor LB with a versatile skill set that includes elite closing speed vs. both the run and the pass. He is a terror coming downhill, showcasing his strength and athleticism to shoot gaps, shed blocks and collapse the pocket. Reese is a wrap-up tackling machine who consistently plays with an aggressive edge and the versatility to line up across the front seven. One of the biggest risers over the first month of the college season.”<\/p>\n No. 16: QB Ty Simpson \u2013 Alabama<\/p>\n “Simpson is a big-armed pocket passer who plays with composure and outstanding mental processing both before and after the snap. He plays with an aggressive confidence and excels at navigating muddy pockets, throwing accurately on short and intermediate routes, and ripping tight-window throws with anticipation — though he has been historically inconsistent on deep balls. Simpson is athletic enough to buy time with his legs to extend plays and move the sticks.”<\/p>\n Yahoo Sports \u2013 Vinnie Iyer<\/a><\/p>\n No. 2: S Caleb Downs \u2013 Ohio State<\/p>\n “The Jets were thrown a curveball in their desperate need for a franchise QB with Dante Moore deciding to return to Oregon, making losing the No. 1 to the Raiders hurt even more. They should be smart then tot able QB for a veteran bridge or a later-rounder and grab this needed dominant do-everything playmaker for Aaron Glenn’s defense.”<\/p>\n No. 16: WR Denzel Boston \u2013 Washington<\/p>\n “Boston has a chance to creep into the conversation for top wide receiver, much like Tetairoa McMillan did as a first-round pick for the Panthers last year. Boston’s classic size-speed-strength profile would complement Garrett Wilson well.”<\/p>\n