NY Jets' silence in QB draft process could reveal their April plans

The New York Jets are doing their homework on many of the top prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft. As holders of the No. 7 overall pick, the Jets have conducted deep dives on several players who figure to be realistic targets at that spot. But their preparation hasn’t stopped there.

The team has also spent time evaluating a number of mid-round prospects, as expected. From projected Day 2 defensive linemen to Day 3 offensive tackles, the Jets are putting in the necessary work to be ready for whatever the board throws at them.

One position has been noticeably absent from many of the Jets' pre-draft meetings, however. Despite lacking a surefire long-term solution on the roster, the Jets haven't done nearly as much work on this year's quarterback class.

Colorado hosted its annual pro day on Friday, with quarterback Shedeur Sanders expected to be among the most notable participants. The Jets reportedly did not request a credential for a QB coach or any coaches at the event.

This has become a common trend for the Jets in the pre-draft cycle.

NY Jets have been quiet in their pre-draft quarterback search

ESPN's Rich Cimini reported on Friday that the Jets "haven’t had an overwhelming presence at any of the QB pro days" this year. That's certainly a notable development and could hint at the team's draft plans.

At the time of writing, the Jets have only met with three quarterback prospects at their respective pro days: Texas' Quinn Ewers, Syracuse's Kyle McCord, and Texas State's Jordan McCloud.

The team has also hosted North Dakota State quarterback Cam Miller on an official top-30 visit and had a formal meeting with Miami's Cam Ward at the NFL Combine. Jets quarterbacks coach Charles London worked extensively with Alabama's Jalen Milroe at the Combine, but no official meeting was reported.

That’s it, though — that’s the extent of the Jets’ pre-draft quarterback meetings so far. Despite reported interest, the Jets did not hold an official meeting with Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart at his pro day last week. The same goes for Shedeur Sanders at Colorado’s pro day.

That silence may not be accidental. If anything, it could be an intentional signal that the Jets are steering clear of quarterbacks altogether in this year’s draft. The 2025 draft class is not considered to be particularly deep at the quarterback position, even beyond the first round.

The Jets signed Justin Fields in free agency, adding him to a quarterback room that already includes veteran backup Tyrod Taylor and 2024 fifth-round pick Jordan Travis. Given the makeup of the room, and the perceived limitations of this year’s draft class, they may not feel compelled to spend a draft pick on a quarterback.

All things considered, the Jets appear content to ride into 2025 with the group they’ve assembled. Unless the right prospect unexpectedly falls into their lap, quarterback likely won’t be a priority come draft weekend.

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