Jets' Draft: Pass Rushers & WRs

0:00On April 20th, the New York Jets are sitting pretty with the number 2 and number 16 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, plus 4 more N, the top 44. That gives General Manager Darren Moogie real leverage to trade up for stars, slide back for extra picks, or grab instant starters. Their biggest holes are at past Russia and Wider Seever, especially with 36-year-old Geno Smith under center after they traded for him. The Jets went all in on defense last all season, adding guys like Joseph O'Sai, Tevondre Sweat, Demario Davis, and Minka Fitzpatrick. But they still finished among the league's worst in 2025, so this draft is maker-break to build around Smith before he slows down. Fans and analysts are buzzing about past-rush beasts, like Texas Tech's David Bailey, who led the country with 14.5 sacks and 81. Pressures last year, Ohio State's Arville Reese, Big Ten linebacker of the year, with 6.5 sacks, is right there too.

1:00That edge rush juice could transform their front. At 16, Wider receivers are still in the show, starting with Arizona State's Jordan Tyson, who's piling up catches despite some injury bumps over. 130 receptions the last two years. These Mackay lemon exploded for over 1100 yards in 11 scores, and Tennessee's corner Jermod McCoy could fall after his ACL tear, giving. Then a shutdown DB. Whatever path Mugi picks, whether stacking weapons for Smith or bolking the D, these moves could flip the Jets from rebuild to contenders fast. Keep an eye on tray talks as draft week heats up. That's the story for today. NFL News Today, Driven by AI.