Tristan Leigh: Jets' Potential Late-Round Steal

0:00On April 3rd, Clemson Offensive Tackle Tristan Lee is turning heads as a potential target for the New York Jets in the 2026 NFL Draft. This 6-foot-6, 312-pound senior just wrapped a pre-draft visit with the team. The Jets sit pretty with 9 picks, including first rounders at number 2 and number 16, plus seconds at number 33 and 44. Giving GM Darren Moggy tons of flexibility. Lebring serious upside to the table. He's got a powerful anchor in Pass Pro, flashes in the run game, and plays with that dog mentality, blocking to the whistle every snap. At 22 years old with NFL ready size, he fits the mold for a guy who could develop into a starter. That said, he's got some rough edges that Scouts are watching. High pad level pops up too often, he's only started 11 games, and pulling in the run scheme has been a struggle for him. Limited college tape means teens got a project a bit on his readiness. His 2025 PFF grade sat at 50.1 and earlier seasons lacked enough snaps for a full read.

1:05Consensus has him as a day 3 pick at best, or maybe an undrafted free agent signing. Keep an eye on Lee as the Jets stockpile talent. He could slide in late in surprise, especially if he bolps up that tape this offseason. This has been NFL News Today, powered by AI.