Jets Likely to Pass on QB Ty Simpson in Draft

On April 3rd, the New York Jets hold a 16th pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft,

and there's buzz about whether they'll...

Grab quarterback Ty Simpson there, but experts like Zach Rosenblatt from the athletic are

pretty confident they won't.

He sees Simpson as too much of a gamble that high up.

Rosenblatt points out the Jets current regime just can't roll the dice on a wild card like

that so early.

Teams like the Eagles or Rams might take a flyer on a guy with upside, but New York's not

in that spot.

They'd rather play it safe than swing big and miss.

Fans and analysts agree this makes sense for the Jets situation.

They're already steadier with Justin Fields under center, so no need to force a quarterback

move in the first round.

It keeps pressure off and lets them build smart.

Instead, look to the second round or later for options like Drew Allor or Carson Beck,

where the talent drop off isn't huge.

Simpson might fit around the 33rd pick if he slides, but grabbing him at 16 feels like

overreaching.

Bottom line, the Jets can hunt for their long-term answer without rushing.

Plenty of shots coming in 2027 too.

Smart Money says they pass and keep stacking wins now.

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I'm Corey with The Story.