Tracking the Sauce Gardner trade results during the 2026 NFL Draft

**How was Adonai Mitchell’s performance for the Jets in 2025?**

Mitchell immediately stepped into the lineup for the Jets in 2025. He started four games, playing in eight total for New York. He snagged 24 receptions for 301 yards ad two touchdowns in New Jersey. He is likely slottedinto a starting spot heading into 2026.

**How was Sauce Gardner’s 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.

**Who won the Sauce Gardner trade?**

While the Colts still haven’t seen the true benefits of adding Gardner, it’s hard not to look at the Jets as the winner of the trade. The Jets were able to add two first-round picks and a receiver with upside in Mitchell. The Jets have to hit on their picks, but they should have a good chance to do that, starting with **xxx xxx** this year and finishing it off in 2027 with another strong player.