We’re getting close.
The NFL draft is just over a week away, and soon all speculation will come to an end as we get concrete answers regarding the plans of the Jets and the other 31 teams. Until that moment, let’s keep the mock drafts rolling.
For those of you hoping for the Jets to trade down, I have something for you this week. Below is my mock draft 4.0 with final predictions utilizing the Pro Football Network’s Mock Draft Simulator:
TRADE: I propose trading the No. 2 pick to the Titans in exchange for the No. 4 pick, along with a second-round pick (35), a third-round pick (66), and another third-round pick in 2027.
Round 1 (Pick 4): Arvell Reese, Edge, Ohio State
Prior Picks at No. 2: Reese from Ohio State; Edge David Bailey from Texas Tech.
Many Jets fans are advocating for the team to trade down from No. 2 to gather more picks. The challenge lies in identifying which team would move up and for which player. In this scenario, former colleague Robert Saleh and the Titans aim to move up for Sonny Styles.
The advantage for the Jets is that both Reese and Bailey remain on the board. I’m choosing Reese here despite the buzz around Bailey.
Round 1 (Pick 16): Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
Previous Picks: WR Denzel Boston from Washington; WR Makai Lemon from USC; a trade up to 10 to select S Caleb Downs from Ohio State.
The Jets must focus on acquiring a wide receiver with this pick. With Carnell Tate and Lemon gone, Tyson—with some injury concerns—could prove to be a game-changer if cleared by medicals. He could emerge as the top receiver in this draft class if he remains healthy.
Round 2 (Pick 33): CJ Allen, LB, Georgia
Previous Picks: DT Caleb Banks from Florida; a trade down with the Dolphins to select WR Denzel Boston from Washington.
This choice might seem unconventional if you see Reese as an off-ball linebacker, but I consider him more of an edge rusher. I’m also contemplating trading Jamien Sherwood during the draft, potentially to rejoin Saleh in Tennessee. Allen is part of a strong lineage of Georgia defensive players and can learn from Demario Davis.
Round 2 (Pick 35): Chase Bisontis, G, Texas A&M
This selection comes from the trade with the Titans in the first round. Bisontis, a local talent from Don Bosco, strengthens the Jets’ interior offensive line.
Round 2 (Pick 44): Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina
Previous Picks: Cisse; S A.J. Haulcy from LSU.
Cisse appears to be a great value at this stage in the draft, ready to challenge for a starting role alongside Azareye’h Thomas and Nahshon Wright.
Round 3 (Pick 66): Zachariah Branch, WR, Georgia
We’re adding another wide receiver from the pick acquired from the Titans. He brings 4.35 speed and has the potential to add a dynamic element to the Jets’ offense.
Round 4 (Pick 103): Darrell Jackson Jr., DT, Florida State
Previous Picks: RB Jonah Coleman from Washington; RB Emmett Johnson from Nebraska; TE Justin Joly from N.C. State.
The Jets reinforced their defensive line in free agency, yet additional depth is still needed. Jackson, with an impressive 86-inch wingspan, fits the bill.
Round 4 (Pick 140): Drew Allar, QB, Penn State
Previous Picks: C Logan Jones from Iowa; LB Kaleb Elarms-Orr from TCU; G Beau Stephens from Iowa.
While the Jets probably aren’t in the market for a starting QB in this draft, acquiring a developmental option on Day 3 could prove beneficial.
Round 5 (Pick 179): Marlin Klein, TE, Michigan
Previous Picks: LB Bryce Boettcher from Oregon; DT Dontay Corleone from Cincinnati; Allar.
This pick focuses on special teams, with the hope that he can evolve into an offensive player in the future.
Round 7 (Pick 228): Andre Fuller, CB, Toledo
Previous Picks: QB Luke Altmyer from Illinois; TE Marlin Klein from Michigan; DT Deven Eastern from Minnesota.
This is a depth selection that can contribute on special teams.
Round 7 (Pick 242): Dominic Zvada, K, Michigan
Previous Picks: S Jakobe Thomas from Miami; CB Ricardo Hallman from Wisconsin; S Skyler Thomas from Oregon State.
With Nick Folk departing via free agency, it makes sense to use a late-round pick to find his potential successor.
