Jets Mock Draft: High-Upside Athletes for Glenn & Reich

0:00On April 22nd, the 2026 NFL Draft is knocking on the door, and Jets wire just dropped their final mock for New York's top picks and rounds. 1-3 They zero in on selections at number 2, 16, 33, and 44, with editor Nick Walton and writer Jeffrey Knox and Craig Moffitt laying out their calls. Most eyes are on that number 2 overall pick, where 2 out of 3 C linebacker Arbel Reese, from Ohio State, sliding right in as an instant. Impact Guy He's got the size, versatility for new defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn Schemes, and 8 sacks last year. One writer bets on edge rusher David Bailey from Texas Tech instead, calling him a top talent despite the size talk. At number 16, their strong love for wider receiver Omar Cooper Jr. from Indiana, who balled out with 69 catches, 900, 37 yards, and 13 touchdowns in route to a title. The Jets hosted him for a top 30 visit, and pairing him with Garrett Wilson could light up Frank Rags' offense.

1:03One dissenting voice goes tied in Cain Sadeek from Oregon, a 6 foot 3-speed demon with 8 scores. Things get wilder later. Number 33 brings cornerback Colton Hood from Tennessee, quarterback Ty Simpson from Alabama, or safety a manual. McNeil Warren from Toledo to fix that turnover drought in the secondary. Then at 44, its edge defender Malachai Lawrence from UCF, Moore Hood, or big receiver Chris Bell from Louisville to deepen the trenches, or weapons for Geno Smith. These mocks highlight the Jets rebuilding defense and offense around Glenn and Reich, chasing that edge with high upside athletes. Whatever shakes out starting Thursday, expect New York to swing big, and reshape the roster fast. Football news, powered by AI, this is NFL News Today.