Greg Olsen just gave the Jets perfect draft advice at pick 16

The 2026 NFL Draft has arrived, and the New York Jets enter the weekend with a golden opportunity to continue revamping their roster after an active free agency period.

Armed with four picks in the top 44, Aaron Glenn and Darren Mougey have the draft capital to make some notable splashes on both sides of the ball. After a three-win season last year, the Jets still have multiple holes to address, even after an offseason that included trading for quarterback Geno Smith and adding several defensive reinforcements.

Earlier this week, longtime NFL tight end and current FOX analyst Greg Olsen joined Justin Fried of The Jet Press and was asked whether the Jets could consider Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq at No. 16 overall if the top wide receivers are off the board.

Olsen insisted that while Sadiq could make sense as a target, the Jets should have a broader plan in place for this year's draft. They should simply add good football players, regardless of position.

"You’re picking second for a reason. You have a lot of holes. You’re not one guy away. You really have to approach it from the standpoint of, we cannot have enough good football players walk into this building."

Greg Olsen

Greg Olsen preaches a best-player-available draft approach for the Jets

That's a hard stance to argue with. The Jets made progress in the 2025 draft with first-round tackle Armand Membou and second-round tight end Mason Taylor, both of whom showed promise as rookies. But a couple of promising picks don't solve everything. The Jets still need more young talent and additional long-term building blocks.

That is why Olsen’s best-player-available approach makes sense. Rather than locking into one position at No. 16, the Jets could trust their board and take the highest-rated player available. If that ends up being a wide receiver, great. If it is an offensive lineman, defensive player, or even someone like Sadiq, that should be on the table as well.

Of course, there is one obvious caveat. The Jets still need another pass catcher, and wide receiver remains one of the biggest needs on the roster. With four picks in the top 44, they would be wise to address that spot at some point early in the draft.

Still, Olsen’s broader point remains valid. Teams picking this high should not draft like they are one player away. They should draft like they need talent everywhere. And in reality, that's probably the smartest advice anyone could give to a team like the Jets.

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