Jets' High Picks: History or Repeating?

0:00On April 23rd, the New York Jets are gearing up for the 2026 NFL Draft with prime real estate at picks number 2 and number 16 in the first round. Every team wants to rebuild, but the Jets need him most after tough seasons. Thing is, they've held these exact spots before, and the results weren't exactly fireworks. Back in 2021, they grabbed quarterback Zach Wilson at number 2 overall, out of BYU. Fans hoped he'd be the franchise savior to turn things around. Wilson stuck around for three seasons, going 12 wins and 21 losses as a starter. He didn't finish his rookie deal before getting traded, and now he's a backup with the New Orleans Saints. Meanwhile, that number 16 pick last came in 2012 with defensive end Quinn Copals. The team even picked up his fifth year option, but he never lived up to the hype. In 62 games, Copals made just 32 starts and not 16.5 sacks total. As the Jets eye this draft, they're hoping history doesn't repeat with these high selections.

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