The 2026 NFL Draft gets underway tonight in Pittsburgh, with the Jets scheduled have to two picks -- No. 2 and No. 16 -- in the first 32 selections.
While the Jets seemed locked into drafting either Arvell Reese or David Bailey second overall, there's all types of moves they can do with the 16th pick.
Armand Membou #70, New York Jets (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)
Armand Membou #70, New York Jets & T.J. Watt #90, Pittsburgh Steelers (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Apr 24, 2025; Green Bay, WI, USA; Missouri Tigers tackle Armand Membou is selected as the No.. 7 pick by the New York Jets during the NFL Draft at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Q&A
What are the New York Jets' draft picks for the 2026 NFL Draft?
The New York Jets have the second and sixteenth overall picks in the 2026 NFL Draft.
When does the 2026 NFL Draft start?
The 2026 NFL Draft starts tonight in Pittsburgh.
Who are the potential top picks for the Jets in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Jets are likely to draft either Arvell Reese or David Bailey with their second overall pick.
What options do the Jets have with their 16th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Jets have various options for trades or selections with their 16th pick in the draft.
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Penn State Nittany Lions tackle Olumuyiwa Fashanu is selected as the No. 11 pick of the first round by the New York Jets.
Nov 17, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets offensive tackle Olu Fashanu (74) blocks against Indianapolis Colts defensive end Laiatu Latu (97) during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 01: Olu Fashanu #74 of the New York Jets looks on while warming up before a game against the Seattle Seahawks at MetLife Stadium on December 01, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
New York Jets defensive end Will McDonald IV (9) runs off the field after sacking Cleveland Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) during an NFL Week 10 game between the New York Jets and the Cleveland Browns at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025.
Sep 9, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; New York Jets defensive end Will McDonald IV (99) before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
New York Jets defensive end Will McDonald IV (9) takes the field before the game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium.
Oct 14, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) reacts to a call during the first half against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Cincinnati cornerback Ahmad 'Sauce' Gardner is announced as the fourth overall pick to the New York Jets during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) warms up before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) scores a 3rd quarter touchdown in front of New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez.
New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) runs with the ball past Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5), Sunday January 5, 2025, in East Rutherford.
Jan 5, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) gains yards after catch as Miami Dolphins linebacker Chop Robinson (44) pursues during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson watches from the sideline after being pulled from the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Arlington, Texas, USA; New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) is sacked by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) in the first quarter at AT&T Stadium.
Aug 12, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Jets guard Alijah Vera-Tucker (75) blocks Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Marlon Tuipulotu (95) at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 9, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; New York Jets guard Alijah Vera-Tucker (75) blocks against San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Jordan Elliott (right) during the fourth quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
Jul 28, 2021; Florham Park, NJ, United States; New York Jets offensive guard Alijah Vera-Tucker (75) looks on during training camp at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
New York Jets offensive tackle Mekhi Becton enters the field before the game against the Houston Texans at MetLife Stadium.
East Rutherford, NJ August 26, 2023 -- Quinnen Williams of the Jets reacts to a sack in the first half. The NY Jets against the NY Giants on August 26, 2023 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, as the rivals play their final preseason game before the start of the NFL season.
New York Jets defensive lineman Quinnen Williams (95) warms up before a game against the Carolina Panthers at MetLife Stadium, Oct 19, 2025, East Rutherford, NJ, USA.
Sep 7, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) is sacked by New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (95) during the first quarter against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) warms up before facing the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in East Rutherford.
Nov 9, 2020; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Sam Darnold, of the Jets, is shown on the sidelines during the Patriots game, at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin R. Wexler-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 7, 2018; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) celebrates with Jets offensive tackle Kelvin Beachum (68) after a touchdown in the second quarter by Jets running back Isaiah Crowell (not pictured) against the Denver Broncos at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
New York Jets strong safety Jamal Adams (33) celebrates after sacking Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr.
Dec 29, 2019; Orchard Park, New York, USA; New York Jets strong safety Jamal Adams (33) warms up prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
New York Jets linebacker Darron Lee.
New York Jets defensive end Leonard Williams celebrates.
New York Jets strong safety Calvin Pryor (25) before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium.
New York Giants wide receiver Tavarres King catches a touchdown pass in front of New York Jets cornerback Dee Milliner.
New York Jets linebacker Quinton Coples against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium.
New York Jets defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson walks off the field to cheering fans.
New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan and New York Jets cornerback Kyle Wilson (20) during warmups before a game against the Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium.
New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez fumbles the snap.
Nov. 25, 2010: New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez #6 throws a pass against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Nov 22, 2012; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (6) runs against the New England Patriots during the second half on Thanksgiving at Metlife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
New York Jets linebacker Vernon Gholston chases Houston Texans running back Steve Slaton.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell introduces defensive end Vernon Gholston (Ohio State) as the number six overall pick to the New York Jets in the 2008 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
Dec 13, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets corner back Darrelle Revis (24) warms up before a game against the Tennessee Titans at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 4, 2023; Canton, OH, USA; New York Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs former cornerback Darrelle Revis reacts during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket dinner at Canton Civic Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 13, 2013; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets tackle D'Brickashaw Ferguson (60) lines up for a play against the Pittsburgh Steelers at MetLife Stadium. The Steelers won the game 19-6. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
New York Jets Tackle D'Brickashaw Ferguson (L) and center Nick Mangold take a break.
Dec 6, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets center Nick Mangold (74) snaps the ball against the New York Giants during overtime at MetLife Stadium. The Jets defeated the Giants 23-20 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
New York Jets linebacker Jonathan Vilma reacts to being called for a penalty.
New York Jets defensive tackle Dewayne Robertson falls on a fumble as defensive end (99) Bryan Thomas and defensive end (67) Kimo Von Oelhoffen tackle Green Bay Packers quarterback (4) Brett Favre.
New York Jets Bryan Thomas rushes after the Cincinnati Bengals Andy Dalton.
New York Jets defensive end Shaun Ellis (92) and New York Jets linebacker Bryan Thomas (58) put pressure on New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.
New York Jets receiver Santana Moss in action against the Buffalo Bills at Giants Stadium.
ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 7: Antoine Winfield #26 of the Buffalo Bills breaks up a pass intended for Santana Moss #83 of the New York Jets as Terrence McGee #24 watches on December 7, 2003 at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York.
Tennessee defensive lineman Shaun Ellis was selected by the New York Jets in the 2000 NFL draft first round (No. 12 overall).
EAST RUTHERFORD,NJ 11/14/04 NFL FOOTBALL / NY JETS VS BALTIMORE RAVENS: Jets player #94 John Abraham celebrates a sack during todays game against the Ravens.
Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth (92) pressures New York Jets quarterback Chad Pennington (10) at LP Field in Nashville on Sep. 10, 2006. The Titans lost their home and season opener 23-16.
December 3, 2006; Green Bay, WI, USA; New York Jets quarterback (10) Chad Pennington throws his hat to the fans as he returns to the locker room after a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports Copyright (c) 2006 Jeff Hanisch
2000: Chad Pennington, 18th overall, quarterback, West Virginia
Jets QB Chad Pennington passes during game against the Giants at the Meadowlands Aug. 26, 2005.
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Armand Membou #70, New York Jets (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)
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Armand Membou #70, New York Jets (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)
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Armand Membou #70, New York Jets & T.J. Watt #90, Pittsburgh Steelers (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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Apr 24, 2025; Green Bay, WI, USA; Missouri Tigers tackle Armand Membou is selected as the No.. 7 pick by the New York Jets during the NFL Draft at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Penn State Nittany Lions tackle Olumuyiwa Fashanu is selected as the No. 11 pick of the first round by the New York Jets.
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Nov 17, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets offensive tackle Olu Fashanu (74) blocks against Indianapolis Colts defensive end Laiatu Latu (97) during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 01: Olu Fashanu #74 of the New York Jets looks on while warming up before a game against the Seattle Seahawks at MetLife Stadium on December 01, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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New York Jets defensive end Will McDonald IV (9) runs off the field after sacking Cleveland Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) during an NFL Week 10 game between the New York Jets and the Cleveland Browns at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025.
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Sep 9, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; New York Jets defensive end Will McDonald IV (99) before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
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New York Jets defensive end Will McDonald IV (9) takes the field before the game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium.
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Oct 14, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) reacts to a call during the first half against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-Imagn Images
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Apr 28, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Cincinnati cornerback Ahmad 'Sauce' Gardner is announced as the fourth overall pick to the New York Jets during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft at the NFL Draft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 28, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) warms up before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
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New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) scores a 3rd quarter touchdown in front of New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez.
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New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) runs with the ball past Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5), Sunday January 5, 2025, in East Rutherford.
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Jan 5, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) gains yards after catch as Miami Dolphins linebacker Chop Robinson (44) pursues during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson watches from the sideline after being pulled from the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Arlington, Texas, USA; New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) is sacked by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) in the first quarter at AT&T Stadium.
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Aug 12, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Jets guard Alijah Vera-Tucker (75) blocks Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Marlon Tuipulotu (95) at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 9, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; New York Jets guard Alijah Vera-Tucker (75) blocks against San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Jordan Elliott (right) during the fourth quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
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Jul 28, 2021; Florham Park, NJ, United States; New York Jets offensive guard Alijah Vera-Tucker (75) looks on during training camp at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
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New York Jets offensive tackle Mekhi Becton enters the field before the game against the Houston Texans at MetLife Stadium.
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East Rutherford, NJ August 26, 2023 -- Quinnen Williams of the Jets reacts to a sack in the first half. The NY Jets against the NY Giants on August 26, 2023 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, as the rivals play their final preseason game before the start of the NFL season.
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New York Jets defensive lineman Quinnen Williams (95) warms up before a game against the Carolina Panthers at MetLife Stadium, Oct 19, 2025, East Rutherford, NJ, USA.
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Sep 7, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) is sacked by New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (95) during the first quarter against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
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New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) warms up before facing the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in East Rutherford.
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Nov 9, 2020; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Sam Darnold, of the Jets, is shown on the sidelines during the Patriots game, at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin R. Wexler-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 7, 2018; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) celebrates with Jets offensive tackle Kelvin Beachum (68) after a touchdown in the second quarter by Jets running back Isaiah Crowell (not pictured) against the Denver Broncos at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
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New York Jets strong safety Jamal Adams (33) celebrates after sacking Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr.
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Dec 29, 2019; Orchard Park, New York, USA; New York Jets strong safety Jamal Adams (33) warms up prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
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New York Jets linebacker Darron Lee.
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New York Jets defensive end Leonard Williams celebrates.
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New York Jets strong safety Calvin Pryor (25) before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium.
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New York Giants wide receiver Tavarres King catches a touchdown pass in front of New York Jets cornerback Dee Milliner.
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New York Jets linebacker Quinton Coples against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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New York Jets defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson walks off the field to cheering fans.
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New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan and New York Jets cornerback Kyle Wilson (20) during warmups before a game against the Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium.
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New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez fumbles the snap.
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Nov. 25, 2010: New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez #6 throws a pass against the Cincinnati Bengals.
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Nov 22, 2012; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (6) runs against the New England Patriots during the second half on Thanksgiving at Metlife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
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New York Jets linebacker Vernon Gholston chases Houston Texans running back Steve Slaton.
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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell introduces defensive end Vernon Gholston (Ohio State) as the number six overall pick to the New York Jets in the 2008 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
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Dec 13, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets corner back Darrelle Revis (24) warms up before a game against the Tennessee Titans at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
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Aug 4, 2023; Canton, OH, USA; New York Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs former cornerback Darrelle Revis reacts during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket dinner at Canton Civic Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 13, 2013; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets tackle D'Brickashaw Ferguson (60) lines up for a play against the Pittsburgh Steelers at MetLife Stadium. The Steelers won the game 19-6. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
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New York Jets Tackle D'Brickashaw Ferguson (L) and center Nick Mangold take a break.
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Dec 6, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets center Nick Mangold (74) snaps the ball against the New York Giants during overtime at MetLife Stadium. The Jets defeated the Giants 23-20 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
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New York Jets linebacker Jonathan Vilma reacts to being called for a penalty.
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New York Jets defensive tackle Dewayne Robertson falls on a fumble as defensive end (99) Bryan Thomas and defensive end (67) Kimo Von Oelhoffen tackle Green Bay Packers quarterback (4) Brett Favre.
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New York Jets Bryan Thomas rushes after the Cincinnati Bengals Andy Dalton.
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New York Jets defensive end Shaun Ellis (92) and New York Jets linebacker Bryan Thomas (58) put pressure on New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.
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New York Jets receiver Santana Moss in action against the Buffalo Bills at Giants Stadium.
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ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 7: Antoine Winfield #26 of the Buffalo Bills breaks up a pass intended for Santana Moss #83 of the New York Jets as Terrence McGee #24 watches on December 7, 2003 at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York.
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Tennessee defensive lineman Shaun Ellis was selected by the New York Jets in the 2000 NFL draft first round (No. 12 overall).
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EAST RUTHERFORD,NJ 11/14/04 NFL FOOTBALL / NY JETS VS BALTIMORE RAVENS: Jets player #94 John Abraham celebrates a sack during todays game against the Ravens.
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Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth (92) pressures New York Jets quarterback Chad Pennington (10) at LP Field in Nashville on Sep. 10, 2006. The Titans lost their home and season opener 23-16.
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December 3, 2006; Green Bay, WI, USA; New York Jets quarterback (10) Chad Pennington throws his hat to the fans as he returns to the locker room after a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports Copyright (c) 2006 Jeff Hanisch
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2000: Chad Pennington, 18th overall, quarterback, West Virginia
Jets QB Chad Pennington passes during game against the Giants at the Meadowlands Aug. 26, 2005.
Recent murmurs around NFL insiders is that the Jets could potentially move up or trade down with their second, mid-round selection in the first round. There's also the more than likely scenario where they just stay put and use the No. 16 selection to bolster this roster that desperately needs young, fresh talent on both sides of the ball.
When are the Jets scheduled to pick in this year's draft? Here's all you need to know ahead of draft night:
When do NY Jets pick in first round of NFL Draft 2026?
Round 1, Pick 2
Round 1, Pick 16
The Jets currently own the No. 2 and No. 16 overall pick heading into the first round of the NFL Draft.
What picks do NY Jets have in NFL Draft 2026? See full list
Here's the full list of all nine picks the Jets own going into this year's draft: