Jets predicted to face challenge from Cowboys for potential NFL Draft trade

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The 2026 NFL Draft class is not a very deep one, but there are a few very intriguing prospects set to go early in this year's draft.

With the New York Jets owning the No. 2 overall pick, they'll be able to land a premier pass rusher in either Arvell Reese or David Bailey. But that might not be all the Jets do inside the top-10 picks.

ESPN's Matt Miller predicted that the Jets would be very aggressive and look for a top-10 trade-up this year alongside the Dallas Cowboys. The Jets might face some competition from the Cowboys in a possible trade-up during this year's draft.

Jets might face challenge from Cowboys in draft trade

"The Cowboys (No. 12) and Jets (No. 16) are two teams to watch in the teens who would like to snag the highly rated players before they're off the board," Miller writes.

The Jets are picking four spots after the Cowboys' first of two picks inside Round 1. But the Jets own the 33rd and 44th picks, which should be some quality capital to move up in the draft if they want to.

With one of Reese or Bailey likely to be the pick at No. 2 overall, the Jets could be trying to move up again to land a premier wide receiver like Carnell Tate or Jordyn Tyson.

But, if they're looking to upgrade a similar position as the Cowboys, which might be where the two teams compete in trade talks, it could be for Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles.

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