Jets' Mock Draft: Reese & Downs

On April 1st, the New York Jets are sitting pretty with the number two and number 16 picks in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Just over three weeks away, they also got two second round selections.

After a rough three and 14 season in 2025, the team needs to beef up the pass rush and land a star-wide receiver, then grab the best talent available.

A fresh mock draft from NFL.com's Lance Theirline has Jets fans buzzing.

He projects them snagging Ohio State Linebacker Arbel Reese at number two, calling him an unpolished gym with huge upside that General Manager, Darren.

Moohy could develop. This mock gets even sweeter at number 16, where Theirline sees elite safety Caleb Downs sliding right into New York's lap.

Fans would lose their minds over adding a high motor culture guy who can lock down strong safety and slide into the nickel roll.

ESPN ranks down as the number two overall prospect in recent number three, so Reese fits perfect at two, but Downs falling that far would be a.

Steel over a receiver need. It's a long shot, but no doubt a dream haul for rebuilding the defense.

With all this draft capital, the Jets could flip their script quicks day, locked in as pig day nears and see how it shakes out.