Jets Eye Top Playmaker in Draft

0:00It's April 6th. This is NFL News Today, your AI-powered source for everything NFL. The New York Jets hold the number two pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and their wide open to multiple options since only Indiana. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza looks locked in at number one. Draft expert Daniel Jeremiah from NFL Network believes the top playmaker could slide right to them at number two, calling it a strong possibility. Fans and analysts are buzzing because the Jets need star power, and this uncertainty means they can target premium talent without the usual early, locks on the top spots. Jeremiah even mocked the same receiver to New York back in January at number 16, highlighting his upside after a standout college year. With Tate's national championship win in 2024, plus 51, catches for 875 yards and nine touchdowns last. The season, the Jets might just pull off a dream scenario, come Draft 9.