Jets get solid 40% odds of one of two draft steals at WR to fall to 16th pick

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The New York Jets own the No. 2 and the No. 16 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft's first round on Thursday night. There's a lot of uncertainty about both slots, but the Jets are near locks to go for an edge rusher No. 2 overall.

But, with their second first-round pick, the discussion opens up a bit. Wide receiver is the most likely option, as Garrett Wilson could use a better backup than Adonai Mitchell. That's why the Jets have been linked to WR's in this year's draft class at No. 16.

When it comes to landing on the top three WRs in Ohio State's Carnell Tate, USC's Makai Lemon, or Arizona State's Jordyn Tyson, the Jets' odds aren't that great. According to ESPN's Seth Walder, the Jets' odds to land one of those players at No. 16 is 40%.

Jets have 40% chance to see Tyson or Lemon fall to pick No. 16

"What are the chances either (Jordyn) Tyson or (Makai) Lemon lasts to No. 16 (Jets)?" Walder questioned. "40%."

The Jets having a 40% chance to stick and pick at No. 16 overall and still wind up with one of Tyson or Lemon are not terrible odds.

Thanks to a deep wide receiver draft class, teams might be willing to wait on WR in this year's draft a bit, which could help the Jets stick at 16th overall and still wind up with one of the top WRs.

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