2026 NFL Draft Day 2 New York Jets Discussion Thread

TL;DR

The New York Jets selected wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. with the 30th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft after previously picking edge defender David Bailey at #2 and tight end Kenyon Sadiq at #16. The Jets currently hold the #44 pick for the second round tonight.

Key points

New York Jets selected Omar Cooper Jr. at #30
Jets previously picked David Bailey at #2 and Kenyon Sadiq at #16
Jets currently hold the #44 pick for the second round

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Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. is selected by the New York Jets as the number 30 pick during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images **PLEASE DO NOT SPOIL PICKS BEFORE THEY ARE ANNOUNCED** The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft is in the books. The Jets selected edge defender David Bailey at #2, then picked up a couple of pass catchers when they selected tight end Kenyon Sadiq at #16 and traded #33 and #179 to the San Francisco 49ers for #30, selecting wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. The second and third rounds of the draft take place tonight, starting at 7 pm EDT. The New York Jets, having traded away #33 and #179 for Cooper, currently own just one pick tonight, #44 in the second round. Trading down would probably be a popular move with many fans, especially if the Jets are able to pick up a third round pick in the process, as they currently do not own a pick in the third round. The Jets have needs at safety and cornerback. They also might target a linebacker, a defensive lineman or an offensive lineman tonight. Quarterback is also a need, though with Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson off the board in the first round it’s not clear any quarterback left on the board would go as high as #44. We will see shortly what direction the Jets go in tonight. Leave your thoughts on the 2026 NFL Draft below.

Q&A

Who did the New York Jets select in the 2026 NFL Draft?

The New York Jets selected wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. with the 30th pick.

What are the New York Jets' needs heading into the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft?

The Jets have needs at safety, cornerback, linebacker, defensive lineman, and offensive lineman.

What picks do the New York Jets have in the 2026 NFL Draft?

The Jets currently have the #44 pick in the second round after trading away their #33 and #179 picks.