Jets' 2026 Draft: Top Picks, Needs & Turnaround

On April 5th, the New York Jets are gearing up for the 2026 NFL Draft, kicking off April 23rd in Pittsburgh with rounds 2 and 3, the next day and the rest on April 25th.

They hold 9 picks, including prime spots at number 2 and number 16 in the first round, plus extras in rounds 2, 4, 5, and 7 from.

Trades with teams like the Colts, Cowboys, and Bills. Top needs start with Y receiver, where Garrett Wilson stands alone,

so they might grab talents like Karnel Tate from Ohio State or McKay Lemon, from USC at 16.

Edge Russia got thinner after trading Jermaine Johnson, opening doors for guys like Arville Reese.

Quarterbacks tricky with Geno Smith in play, but names like Ty Simpson or Carson Beck could tempt them, while defensive tackle lacks a star.

Post-Quinnon Williams Trade. Fans remember the Jets had draft ups and downs, like the Zach Wilson bust at number 2 in 2021.

But they've hit lately.

Sausgardner in.

2022 became a cornerstone before a trade.

Will McDonald, racking up sacks, and tackles Olu Fashinu and Armand Membo building the line.

Lately, the team stacking solid classes, trading hits for value, and eyeing more picks in 2027 to flip their script from Perennial.

Underdogs. With the draft weeks away, watch how they play best player available against these holes.

It could spark a turnaround if they nail those early swings.