Jets 7-round NFL Mock Draft: A new star tight end and starting right tackle

The New York Jets may have fallen flat in the Aaron Rodgers era, but they did not wait long to rip the proverbial Band-Aid off. Aaron Glenn has been installed as the new head coach, and Darren Mougey will try to get the ship righted as GM. The 2025 NFL Draft could change the fortunes of this team.

The Jets need more skill position players other than Garrett Wilson who can help take Justin Fields to the next level as a passer. The loss of Morgan Moses has created a hole at right tackle, and the defensive line may need more depth to help supplement the standout performances Quinnen Williams has put on display.

Glenn and Mougey can flip the script immediately if they nail it in the coming weeks, but they need to follow plans of attack like the ones outlined in this 7-round NFL Mock Draft. The Jets' offseason departures could lead to many of these players getting some major snaps right away.

New York Jets 7-round NFL Mock Draft

Round 1, Pick 7: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State

The idea of picking a right tackle like Armand Membou will be an equally valid pick, but the Jets might be tempted to take Warren after passing on Brock Bowers for Olu Fashanu last year. Everything about Warren's game suggests he can instantly be the No. 2 passing game option in New York.

Warren, who recorded over 1,200 yards in his final season with the Nittany Lions, is an excellent receiver with great hands and the yards-after-catch ability of a wide receiver. Warren was so athletic that Penn State used him as a wildcat quarterback. Fields will be targeting Warren early and often in 2025.

Round 2, Pick 42: Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon

The Jets should be jumping for joy if Conerly slides down to the early second round. While he was a left tackle in college, Conerly's athleticism should help him move over to the right side and form a bookend duo alongside Fashanu that will stick for years to come.

Conerly is an elite pass protector who allowed a microscopic pressure rate in Oregon's high-flying offense. Offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand, who worked with All-Pro former Duck Penei Sewell flip in Detroit after he flipped over to right tackle, could be a great mentor for Conerly as he transitions.

Round 3, Pick 73: Kyle Williams, WR, Washington State

Williams does have some questions about his ability to win at the line of scrimmage against more physical cornerbacks, but he has flown up draft boards due to his electric route-running and breakaway speed. As both a vertical field-stretcher and slot dynamo, Williams could become the No. 2 wide receiver by the end of the season.

Round 4, Pick 110: Ty Robinson, DT, Nebraska

It won't take much convincing to get Glenn on board with the idea of drafting a 6-6 defensive tackle with 4.8 speed and some of the best pound-for-pound power in this class. Robinson could push free agent signing Derrick Nnadi for snaps as a rookie if he lives up to his potential.

Round 5, Pick 145: Jaylen Reed, SAF, Penn State

Reed seems like a safety that was born to play for Aaron Glenn, as he is a bigger safety that can lay a thumping on receivers and running backs alike. Andre Cisco and Tony Adams are the starters, but Reed could end up starring in the third safety role Ashtyn Davis fulfilled last year.

Round 5, Pick 162: Connor Colby, IOL, Iowa

A four-year starter at an Iowa program that churns out quality offensive linemen every year, Colby's surprising athletic times and experience at multiple spots on the offensive line could make him a terrific backup guard who uses his run blocking to fill in at multiple spots.

Round 6, Pick 186: Kaimon Rucker, EDGE, North Carolina

Rucker is a very small pass rusher at 6-1 and 254 pounds, but he has consistently shown a quick first step and a very deep toolbox of pass rush moves. In the same way Bryce Huff emerged for the Jets in past seasons, Rucker could be someone who is deployed on passing downs in 2025.

Round 6, Pick 207: Upton Stout, CB, Western Kentucky

If Stout were 6-0 and 195 pounds, he may have been a Top 100 pick. If he can lean on his smarts and strong man coverage skills, he might be able to overcome his 5-8, 180-pound frame and settle into a dual role as dime cornerback and special teams ace for Glenn and the Jets.