Jets Grab Darrell Jackson Jr., Boost Defense

0:00On April 25, the New York Jets crushed the first two days of the 2026 NFL draft and kept the momentum going with a solid day 3 pick. At number 103, they grabbed Florida State Defensive Tackle Darryl Jackson Jr., a beast at 6'5 and 3'37 pounds, to anchor the middle of their line. Earlier this week, the Jets traded away Quinn and Williams to the Dallas Cowboys, leaving a big hole up front. Quinn steps in as the perfect physical replacement to bulk up that defensive line for Aaron Glenn's skiing next season. Fans and analysts are buzzing about his upside, even if he's a bit raw at nearly 23 years old. In the fourth round, that's the kind of high potential gamble that could pay off huge for a teen rebuilding after a rough 2025. Digging into his tape, Jackson showed pass-brush flashes with five sex and 23 herries in 2024, then held strong against the... One last year with 12 herries and just one sack.

1:00He brings both tools to the table. With more picks left, this move sets the Jets' defense on track to bounce back strong in 2026, filling needs without breaking the bank. Football News, powered by AI, this is NFL News Today. I'm Corey with The Story.