Jets Mock Drafts The Jet Press

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-Nov 16, 2025, 6:31 PM

To listen to explicit episodes, sign in. Sign in or sign up to follow shows, save episodes, and get the latest updates. Ty Simpson has made just nine career starts, but he's helped carry Alabama into playoff position. Jacob Kupferman / Getty Images By Zack Rosenblatt, Dane Brugler and Nick Baumgardner When the New York Jets traded Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams, arguably their two best players, they announced to the NFL world that this season was no longer a priority.

The rest of 2025 is about the future. It’s hard to blame them. The Jets were 1-7 at the trade deadline (2-7 now), and had acquired enough draft capital to completely overhaul the roster and infuse it with young, cost-controlled talent. Last week, head coach Aaron Glenn backtracked on his preseason statement that he wanted fans to be proud of the team at the end of this season. “I want this to be a team the fans are proud of, but I never said they were going to be proud of them right now,” Glenn said after the trades. “At some point, I want this to be a team the fans are proud of.”

The New York Jets tried to avoid engaging in a total rebuild by trusting Justin Fields to be their starting quarterback in 2025. It's hard to classify that as anything other than an unmitigated disaster, given the team's 2-7 start. The 2026 NFL Draft gives the Jets a chance to take their medicine and finally chart a new course for head coach Aaron Glenn. Quarterback is at the top of the team's shopping list, but it is not the only position of need New York must address in the early rounds of next year's draft. Any new signal-caller could do with a rookie wide receiver to grow alongside. The team's in-season trades also opened up big holes at defensive tackle and cornerback for Glenn's defense.

One draft will not be enough to change the Jets' fortunes, but it can give fans in New York some hope they don't enjoy at the moment. The good news is that New York has a pair of first-rounders and a pair of second-rounders to boost their roster talent. It's too early to know if the Jets have enough draft capital to land Fernando Mendoza without moving up in Round 1, but he's got the talent to revolutionize their offense. The Indiana signal-caller does not possess the elite athleticism some teams covet at quarterback, but the Jets can really benefit from his accuracy and anticipatory throwing ability in the pocket. Some scouts view Mendoza as the next Jared Goff. That would be a massive upgrade over what the Jets have trotted out at quarterback over the past several seasons.

Glenn might not be the perfect coach to get the most out of the Hoosiers star but he did get the chance to see Goff day-in and day-out during his time in Detroit. The Jets currently hold 8 picks in the 2025 draft including the No. 7 overall selection. Below is a compilation of mock drafts. The views expressed are not representative of any Jets personnel. No.

7: OT Armand Membou – Missouri "Membou is one of the high risers in this pre-draft cycle, thanks to a bonkers NFL combine performance. He might not slip past the Patriots or Raiders. The 332-pound tackle with mobility and strength played extensively at right tackle in his final two seasons with the Tigers. That's where he would line up with 2024 first-rounder Olu Fashanu manning quarterback Justin Fields' blindside." No. 7: OT/G Will Campbell – LSU "Campbell would be a perfect bookend opposite last year's first-round pick, Olu Fashanu.

Even though he played left tackle at LSU, he can slide to the right side in New York. His shorter arms (32⅝ inches) wouldn't be as much of a concern there. Campbell allowed only two sacks over his final two seasons, and while arm length is important, his tape is too good and too consistent to pass on here. This would be a good move for the Jets, who signed quarterback Justin Fields and now have to make sure the right players are in place around him." No. 7: DL Mason Graham – Michigan "Graham is a bit undersized, but he plays the position like a 10-year pro.

He has great hands. The former wrestler would be a good complement to Quinnen Williams inside for the Jets." Yahoo Sports – Nate Tice & Charles McDonald With the NFL trade deadline behind us, attention now turns to the draft and team rebuilding strategies. The New York Jets, having made multiple significant trades, are positioned with several picks throughout the 2026 NFL Draft. Their focus appears to be on reconstructing the roster, starting with a new quarterback and bolstering both offensive and defensive lines, as well as adding depth in the secondary and skill positions.

The Jets are clearly in a reset mode at quarterback. Despite having a mobile quarterback with a strong arm like Justin Fields, the team has yet to see consistent results. There’s speculation about potential offseason moves, including whether they look to trade (maybe for a player like Kyler Murray)? The ideal quarterback for the Jets combines mobility with quick decision-making, accuracy, timing, and the intangibles necessary to lead a franchise. At the third overall pick, selecting a franchise quarterback is critical, although they may face competition from teams like New Orleans, who also seek a quarterback. <span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start lazyload"> </span>

This mock draft strategy reveals a clear blueprint: secure a franchise quarterback, build a strong offensive line, and reinforce the defense with versatile and physical players. This approach aligns with the leadership vision of Aaron Glenn and reflects the team’s commitment to a proper rebuild. As the draft approaches and more tape is reviewed, this strategy may evolve, but the foundation laid here presents a strong case for the Jets’ future competitiveness. If you want to keep the conversation going, make sure to jump into our free Discord community as well as follow Draft Countdown on YouTube for NFL Draft and fantasy football videos, including mock... In the latest episode of The Jet Press Podcast, Justin Fried and Mike Luciano each share their final New York Jets 2025 NFL Mock Drafts. Mike has the Jets drafting Tyler Warren, while Justin went with a surprise Jalon Walker selection.

What about the rest of the mock projections? One quick note before we dive in: Justin's mock was a predictive one, based on what he believes the Jets will do, while Mike's was more of a personal mock — what he would... Justin kicked things off with a bold swing at No. 7 overall, selecting Georgia linebacker/edge rusher Jalon Walker. It’s a controversial pick, especially with more popular targets like Tyler Warren and Mason Graham still on the board, but don't sleep on Walker as a Jets target. The 21-year-old led Georgia in pressures in 2024 despite playing the seventh-fewest pass-rush snaps on the team.

The Jets bet on the high-ceiling defensive chess piece to anchor Aaron Glenn’s new-look defense. Justin followed that up with Oregon’s Josh Conerly Jr. to help fortify the offensive line and found value on Day 3 with players like Clemson safety R.J. Mickens — son of former Jets cornerback Ray Mickens — and Arizona running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt, among others.

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