Jets' Mock Draft: Rebuilding Fast with Elite Talent

On April 19th, the New York Jets are gearing up for the 2026 NFL draft in prime position after a brutal 2025 season that landed them the number 2 overall pick, plus the number 16 from a trade.

Under head coach Aaron Glenn in his second year, they've got 9 total selections, including 4 in the first 2 rounds, thanks to mid-season deals.

Shipping out stars like Sauce Gardener and Quentin Williams. Off-season moves kept the shake of going, snagging defensive tackle to Vandre Sweat and bringing back Gino Smith, while rumors swirl about trading up from that number 16 spot.

General manager Darren Movie holds multiple first rounders, putting the Jets in rare air to rebuild fast after ranking near the bottom and sacks and run defense.

Jets fans weren't thrilled with those big trades at first, feeling the pain of losing elite talent, but now the draft hall could flip the script on a.

roster desperate for edge rushers, receivers, and secondary help. The shift toward a 3-4 defense under Glenn amps up the knee for athletic freaks who fit his Detroit style system.

In this mock draft projection, they grab a Ohio State edge rusher Arville Reese at number 2 for speed off the edge, Arizona State Whiteout, Jordan Tyson.

At 16 to lead the passing game, then South Carolina corner Brandon Sissy and Texas linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. early in round 2 for defensive juice.

Later rounds bring Miami quarterback Carson Beck as a developmental shot, speedster receiver Brennan Thompson, Penn State defensive tackle Zane Durand, tight in Matthew Hyber, and tackle Nolan Rucci for depth.

With Glenn and new offensive coordinator Frank Reich plotting changes, these picks could spark a turnaround, stacking young talent around vets like.

Garrett Wilson and turning gang green into contenders before you know it.