Jets 7-round 2026 NFL Mock Draft after free agency spending spree

The New York Jets didn't sit on the sideline two years in a row in free agency, as they managed to bring in veteran names like Minkah Fitzpatrick, Demario Davis, and David Onyemata as part of their effort to remake the defense.

Even after spending a good chunk of their cap space, the Jets should be expected to use most of their picks in the 2026 NFL Draft to continue adding reinforcements in this area.

Still armed with two first-round picks and two second-rounders in this draft, the Jets could follow this seven-round 2026 NFL Mock Draft and bring in a very robust collection of high-end talent.

New York Jets 7-round 2026 NFL Mock Draft after free agency additions

Round 1, Pick 2: Arvell Reese, EDGE, Ohio State

If Reese makes good on his athletic potential and unique skillset, it's not unreasonable to assume he could be challenging for All-Pros in the first few years of his career. On this current Jets team, Reese would instantly be penciled in as a starting outside linebacker next to Will McDonald.

Round 1, Pick 16: Makai Lemon, WR, USC

Lemon's unusual press conference seems to have distracted folks from the fact that he is a premier separator underneath and a weapon in the red zone due to how he plays much bigger than his size. After answering questions about his speed at his Pro Day, No. 16 may be Lemon's floor.

Round 2, Pick 33: Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo

There are very few safeties with McNeil-Warren's combination of size at 6-2 and 200 pounds, speed, and coverage instincts. If the Jets play Fitzpatrick closer to the line of scrimmage, EMW should be able to beat out either Malachi Moore or Dane Belton for one of the other safety spots.

Round 2, Pick 44: Chase Bisontis, IOL, Texas A&M

With new signing Dylan Parham having experience at both guard and center, there's a chance that a rock-solid pass protector like Bisontis can become the Jets' left guard of the future almost immediately, all while Parham kicks inside and gives New York one of the AFC's best offensive lines.

Round 4, Pick 103: Zane Durant, DT, Penn State

Durant is begging to be used as a 3-4 defensive end in a scheme like what New York is running this season, and putting him in that role would be the best way for Glenn and Mougey to utilize his quick first step off the snap and his worthwhile run defense for his size.

Round 4, Pick 140: Jeff Caldwell, WR, Cincinnati

Caldwell not only has amazing speed with a 6-5 frame, but he has soft hands that make him a quality X-receiver in the pros. Either Caldwell or college teammate Cyrus Allen could be picked here, and both can contribute during their rookie seasons.

Round 5, Pick 179: Sawyer Robertson, QB, Baylor

Robertson can spray the ball a bit due to some iffy accuracy, but his size, mobility, and quick trigger will be appealing for an offensive coordinator in Frank Reich, who has historically valued those traits in his quarterbacks.

Round 7, Pick 228: Riley Nowakowski, TE, Indiana

Operating primarily as an H-back for Fernando Mendoza, Nowkowski has enough receiving upside to slot in as TE3 while putting enough of a fire under Jeremy Ruckert's seat to make him prove he is still the unquestioned TE2.

Round 7, Pick 242: Eric Gentry, LB, USC

Gentry is an odd player who stands 6-6 as an inside linebacker and doesn't even hit 230 pounds. The Jets could take him in this spot and figure out the best way to work with him at the professional level.