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New York Jets
12 total picks · 3 WR · 2 OT · 1 EDGE · 1 TE · 1 CB · 1 DT · 1 QB · 1 IOL · 1 S
Jets' 2026 draft class focused on EDGE and TE — an attempt to address roster priorities with a mix of immediate starters and long-term developmental bets. Read each report below for our take on fit, role, and fantasy implications.
R1 · Pick 2EDGE
DB
David Bailey
NYJ·Texas Tech
Strengths
- Elite first-step quickness; consistently wins the corner before tackles can set
- Rare bend through the arc — flattens to the quarterback at a downhill angle
- Long-armed hand fighter; uses cross-chop and ghost moves with refined timing
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R1 · Pick 16TE
KS
Kenyon Sadiq
NYJ·Oregon
Strengths
- Plus inline blocker
- Versatile alignment at Oregon
- Smart route-runner against zone
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R1 · Pick 30WR
OJ
Omar Cooper Jr
NYJ·Indiana
Strengths
- Sudden release package off the line
- Refined at Indiana, with high-end college production
- Plus YAC creator after the catch
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R2 · Pick 50CB
DP
DAngelo Ponds
NYJ·Indiana
Strengths
- Plus press technique
- Productive at Indiana with multiple PBUs
- Plus competitiveness at the catch point
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R4 · Pick 103DT
DJ
Darrell Jackson Jr
NYJ·Florida State
Strengths
- Two-gap run defender
- Disruptive interior presence at Florida State
- Active hands as a pass rusher
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R4 · Pick 110QB
CK
Cade Klubnik
NYJ·Clemson
Strengths
- Above-average arm strength for his level
- Three-year starter pedigree at Clemson
- Coachable footwork that should improve with NFL development
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R5 · Pick 143IOL
JS
Jordan Simmons
NYJ·Michigan State
Strengths
- Reliable interior blocker
- Three-year starter at Michigan State
- Smart pre-snap recognition
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R5 · Pick 150WR
JJ
Jacob De Jesus
NYJ·UNLV
Strengths
- Reliable hands at the catch point
- Refined at UNLV, with high-end college production
- Tough through contact
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R6 · Pick 183OT
JS
Jacob Sexton
NYJ·Oklahoma
Strengths
- Mauler in run game
- Anchored a high-level college line at Oklahoma
- Smart vs. games and stunts
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R6 · Pick 190S
JK
Jaylen Key
NYJ·Alabama
Strengths
- Reliable downhill tackler
- Versatile box/deep usage at Alabama
- Smart pre-snap diagnoser
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R7 · Pick 223WR
DV
Devaughn Vele
NYJ·Utah
Strengths
- Reliable hands at the catch point
- Refined at Utah, with high-end college production
- Tough through contact
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R7 · Pick 230OT
TG
Tylan Grable
NYJ·UCF
Strengths
- Mauler in run game
- Anchored a high-level college line at UCF
- Smart vs. games and stunts
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