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The Jets used the first Coltsā first-round pick from the Sauce Gardner trade
TL;DR
The New York Jets used the Indianapolis Colts' first-round pick from the Sauce Gardner trade to make their selection in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Colts' poor finish to the season resulted in the pick being No. 16 overall.
Key points
- Colts traded for Sauce Gardner from the Jets in November 2025
- Colts sent Adonai Mitchell and two first-round picks to the Jets
- Colts finished the season 8-9, giving the Jets the No. 16 pick
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**Original terms of the Sauce Gardner trade**
- Colts receive: Sauce Gardner
- Jets receive: Adonai Mitchell, 2026 first-round pick, 2027 first-round pick
**How was Sauce Gardnerās performance for the Colts in 2025?**
Gardner was expected to be the player that would help the Colts contend for a Super Bowl appearance in 2025. Instead, the Colts lost their final seven games of the season despite the addition of Gardner. Gardner was limited to four games with the Colts down the stretch due to injury.
**What did the Jets do with the picks from the Sauce Gardner trade?**
Q&A
What did the Colts trade to acquire Sauce Gardner from the Jets?
The Colts traded cornerback Adonai Mitchell and two first-round picks to the Jets for Sauce Gardner.
How did Sauce Gardner perform with the Colts in 2025?
Sauce Gardner was limited to four games due to injury and could not help the Colts, who lost their last seven games of the season.
What did the Jets do with the Colts' first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Jets used the Colts' first-round pick, which ended up being No. 16 overall, to make their selection in the 2026 NFL Draft.