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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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