Jets NFL Draft Tracker 2026: Full list of picks, roster needs, targets, and more

The New York Jets enter the 2026 NFL Draft with momentum and a chance to accelerate the rebuild in Aaron Glenn and Darren Mougey’s second offseason leading the organization.

After yet another disappointing three-win campaign last year, the Jets have four picks in the top 44 and plenty of ammunition to address their remaining roster needs. That said, the hard part has yet to be completed.

The Jets were aggressive this offseason, trading for Geno Smith to become their new starting quarterback while also adding talent on both sides of the ball. The team brought in Minkah Fitzpatrick and T’Vondre Sweat via trade, while free-agent additions like Joseph Ossai and Demario Davis.

There is, of course, still work to be done, though. The Jets have multiple needs remaining and will look to use this draft class to continue building a more competitive roster for 2026 and beyond.

With premium picks and a new regime in place, this weekend could go a long way toward showing the franchise is finally moving in the right direction.

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Jets draft snapshot

Current draft capital: Picks No. 2, No. 16, No. 30, No. 44, No. 103, No. 140, No. 228, No. 242
Primary needs: WR, EDGE, QB, S, CB, OL, LB
Latest mock selection: Arvell Reese, Jordyn Tyson
Last updated: April 25, 6:02 pm ET

The Jets still have a number of needs to address in this year's draft, but wide receiver feels like the only position the team must target with one of their top-44 picks. The No. 16 slot feels like a prime landing spot for a wideout.

The good news is the Jets have no shortage of draft capital to fill their remaining roster holes, with four top-44 selections. General manager Darren Mougey will have his hands full this weekend.

Draft pick tracker

Pick	Player
2	David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech
16	Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
30	Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana
50	D'Angelo Ponds, CB, Indiana
103	Darrell Jackson Jr., DT, Florida State
110	Cade Klubnik, QB, Clemson
188	Anez Cooper, OG, Miami
228	VJ Payne, SAF, Kansas State

Updated Jets depth chart

Offense

QB: Geno Smith, Cade Klubnik, Brady Cook, Bailey Zappe
RB: Breece Hall, Braelon Allen, Isaiah Davis, Kene Nwangwu
FB: Andrew Beck
WR: Garrett Wilson, Adonai Mitchell, Omar Cooper Jr., Isaiah Williams, Arian Smith
TE: Mason Taylor, Kenyon Sadiq, Jeremy Ruckert, Jelani Woods
OL: Olu Fashanu, Dylan Parham, Josh Myers, Joe Tippmann, Armand Membou, Max Mitchell, Chukwuma Okorafor, Xavier Newman, Anez Cooper

The Jets seem certain to target a wide receiver early in this draft, which is good news for a receiving corps that currently features Isaiah Williams and Arian Smith as WR3 and WR4, respectively.

Don't rule out the Jets adding an interior offensive lineman at some point as well, with Dylan Parham and Josh Myers not exactly locked into starting jobs. Quarterback, of course, could also be addressed, likely on Day 3 of the draft.

Defense

IDL: Jowon Briggs, Harrison Phillips, T'Vondre Sweat, David Onyemata
EDGE: David Bailey, Will McDonald, Joseph Ossai, Kingsley Enagbare, Tyler Baron
LB: Demario Davis, Jamien Sherwood, Mykal Walker, Kiko Mauigoa, Marcelino McCrary-Ball
CB: Brandon Stephens, Azareye'h Thomas, D'Angelo Ponds, Jarvis Brownlee Jr., Nahshon Wright, Qwan'tez Stiggers
S: Minkah Fitzpatrick, Malachi Moore, Dane Belton, Andre Cisco, VJ Payne

The Jets have invested heavily in their defense this offseason, but there are still a few positions that could use revamping. The team is essentially guaranteed to add another edge rusher, be it either Arvell Reese or David Bailey at No. 2 overall.

The Jets could also benefit from adding another piece to their linebacker room, as well as another defensive back. There isn't a cornerback on the roster locked into a starting job beyond 2026, while safety is also a position that could use some work.

Tracking the AFC East rivals

Buffalo Bills:

Round 1, Pick 26
Round 3, Pick 91
Round 4, Pick 126
Round 5, Pick 165
Round 5, Pick 168
Round 6, Pick 182
Round 7, Pick 220

The Bills only have one pick in the top-90 selections to improve a roster that took a step back last season. Buffalo could use some defensive reinforcements, but might also look to address wide receiver in Joe Brady's first year as head coach.

Miami Dolphins:

Round 1, Pick 11
Round 1, Pick 30
Round 2, Pick 43
Round 3, Pick 75
Round 3, Pick 87
Round 3, Pick 90
Round 3, Pick 94
Round 4, Pick 130
Round 5, Pick 151
Round 7, Pick 227
Round 7, Pick 238

The Dolphins are one of the few teams that can rival the Jets in draft capital this season, with a whopping six top-100 selections, including multiple first-round picks, thanks to the Jaylen Waddle trade. Miami needs help a lot of roster help, most notably at wide receiver, edge defender, and cornerback.

New England Patriots:

Round 1, Pick 31
Round 2, Pick 63
Round 3, Pick 95
Round 4, Pick 125
Round 4, Pick 131
Round 5, Pick 171
Round 6, Pick 191
Round 6, Pick 198
Round 6, Pick 202
Round 6, Pick 212
Round 7, Pick 247

The defending AFC champion Patriots have a total of 11 picks to bolster one of the stronger rosters in the NFL. Expect New England to target positions such as edge defender, offensive tackle, and possibly even tight end early in this draft.

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