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Oklahoma linebacker Owen Heinecke granted an extra year of eligibility for 2026 after court ruling.
The New York Jets hold the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and are considering bold trade options. Potential trades include acquiring proven stars or accumulating extra picks to address team needs.
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The lone positive from the New York Jetsâ ugly three-win season in 2025 was landing the No. 2 overall pick in this monthâs NFL Draft. While itâs not the top pick, the team could still get the best player in the 2026 class because the Las Vegas Raiders are expected to take Fernando Mendoza â the best QB in a week quarterback class â at No. 1.
For weeks, the Jets have been projected to take either Texas Techâs David Bailey or Ohio State star Arvell Reese. However, there is another option, and that is to use their very valuable selection in a trade to accumulate extra picks and address more needs, or get a proven star from a rival team. Especially since they have a second selection in Round 1 (No. 16).
With that in mind, letâs look at four bold trades the Jets could make with the No. 2 pick in next weekâs NFL Draft.
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One of the big surprises from this offseason was the backing out of their blockbuster trade for five-time Pro Bowler . That deal would have seen the Raiders land a pair of first-round draft picks, including the 16th pick next week.
The NY Jets are exploring four bold trade ideas for their No. 2 pick, including acquiring proven stars and additional draft picks.
The Jets are projected to draft either David Bailey from Texas Tech or Arvell Reese from Ohio State with their No. 2 pick.
The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to select Fernando Mendoza, the top quarterback in the 2026 class, with the first overall pick.
Trading the No. 2 pick could allow the Jets to accumulate extra draft picks and address multiple team needs, enhancing their roster.

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If Las Vegas still wanted to move Crosby, they are unlikely to get two firsts after the pass rusherâs medical records concerned the Ravensâ medical team. However, getting the No. 2 pick, as well as the Jetsâ extra picks in Rounds 2 and 4, and a third in 2027, could intrigue the Raiders. It would allow Las Vegas to get the QB they need at one and possibly the best player in this yearâs class at two.
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With a current streak of 15 years outside the playoffs and coming off a 3-win year, the Jets need all the elite and affordable prospects they can get. That is why they could consider a deal where they gave up their pick at two for the Kansas City Chiefsâ two first-rounders (No. 9 and 29).
With the pick at nine, they could go after a top corner like LSUâs Mansoor Delane or Ohio State stud receiver Carnell Tate. With that fourth and final pick in Round 1, another corner like Colton Hood or QB prospect Ty Simpson could be an option.
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If Aaron Glenn wants Geno Smith to return to his Pro Bowl form, the more weapons the better. That is why using their pick at No. 2 and going after an elite weapon like Cincinnati Bengals superstar receiver JaâMarr Chase should be in play.
The Bengals are a mess and have a ton of money invested in three players on offense. While they would prefer to keep Chase, he is the best trade asset they might consider moving. It would give them two picks in the top 10 and the chance to replace star pass rusher, Trey Hendrickson.
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The Dallas Cowboys are one of the other teams in the first round that have a pair of picks. Jerry Jones would likely fall over himself to move up to the No. 2 overall pick. Because of the value, New York could get Dallasâ picks at 12 and 20, as well as something on Day 3 of the event.
In such a deal, the Jets could use a second pick at 12 to go after a top offensive lineman like Kadyn Proctor or Francis Mauigoa, and at No. 20, they could target receiver Denzel Boston or defensive tackle Peter Woods as a potential replacement for Quinnen Williams.
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