Meet Darrell Jackson Jr., Jets' massive new DL with No. 103 pick

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The New York Jets had a strong first two days of the 2026 NFL Draft and have plenty of Day 3 picks to further add to their offense and defense.

Their first selection at No. 103 overall, according to Connor Hughes of SNY, was Florida State defensive tackle Darrell Jackson Jr.

Who is this new Jets defensive tackle? The new massive interior lineman will be a physical presence in the middle of the DL for Aaron Glenn's defense in 2026.

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Meet Darrell Jackson Jr., Jets' massive new DL

Jackson is best known for his huge size, as he's 6-foot-5, 337 pounds. The Jets lost Quinnen Williams in a trade with the Dallas Cowboys, and are adding a new lineman to beef up the DL.

This addition is a solid one for the Jets, as the soon-to-be 23-year-old defensive lineman has plenty of potential that he could reach in the NFL.

He's a more raw prospect, but in the fourth round of the NFL Draft, this is the exact kind of high-upside pick worth taking for the Jets.