Jets Draft Darrell Jackson: Upside on D-Line

0:00On April 25th, the New York Jets snagged Florida State Defensive Tackle Darrell Jackson at pick 1,033 in the 2026 NFL Draft. This 22-year-old stands 6-foot-5, weighs 315 pounds, and rocks 35-inch arms-prime measurables for disrupting. Offenses Last year, Jackson balled out with 45 tackles, three tackles for loss and one sack, good enough for honorable mention all ACC honors. Earlier this week, the draft buzz highlighted his raw power as a key asset. Fans and analysts see him as inconsistent from his college days, but he slots right in as a backup developmental piece on the Jets D line. That unit already runs deep, and his upside could shake things up. The Jets defensive line coach has a strong track record for turning projects into starters, so Jackson might climb the dev chart with some polish. Meanwhile, they hold picks at 128 and 140 in the fourth round, plus 228 and 242 in the seventh.

1:02This move keeps their front seven stacked watch. Jackson bulk up and contribute as the draft wraps. Stay locked in with NFL News today, AI-powered updates. I'm Cory with the story.