New York Jets draft picks tracker: Updated list of 2026 selections, next pick predictions

Jets NFL Draft needs

• **Wide receiver:**The Jets simply can't go on with so few receiving weapons outside of Garrett Wilson. Not only is it not fair to Wilson, but it makes life more difficult for the entire offense when defenses don't have to focus on anyone other than Wilson. Adonai Mitchell showed some flashes down the stretch in 2025, but New York badly needs to find its No. 2 WR in this draft.
• **Edge rusher:**The Jets traded Jermaine Johnson II this offseason and didn't get the best out of Will McDonald IV, who is limited as a run defender, in 2025. Even after adding Joseph Ossai, finding a long-term standout edge rusher is an opportunity the Jets likely have to take near the top of this draft.
• Quarterback: Well, quarterback continues to be a massive need for the Jets. The bigger question is whether it makes sense for New York to actually address it in this draft. There is no viable option at No. 2, but with picks at No. 16, No. 33 and No. 44, the Jets have the assets to take a flier at the position.
• Secondary: The Jets have a handful of other needs on their roster, but the entire secondary could use a talent infusion. Minkah Fitzpatrick is a temporary fix at safety, but New York is in need of long-term talent at the position and cornerback is also missing standout players after the Sauce Gardner trade,

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Jets mock draft 2026

Here's a look at how the Jets' draft board could shake out, based on the seven-round mock draft from SN's Vinnie Iyer.

The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft is on Thursday, April 23, from Pittsburgh.