Mel Kiper Jr. 2026 NFL draft pick has intriguing Round 1 pick for Jets
Here's what the Jets do in the latest mock draft from ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr.
The New York Jets have two first-round picks in the 2026 NFL draft and ESPN's NFL draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. makes some intriguing selections for the team in his latest mock projection. Heading into the draft, New York holds the second and No.
16 overall slots in Round 1. Ahead of many drafts, the first two or three selections are clear ahead of time. That's not the case in 2026.
In Kiper's projection, Texas Tech linebacker David Bailey is the move for the Jets at second overall. At No. 16, Kiper heats things up even more.
Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson is the projection. Kiper's breakdown on both picks can be found below: Round 1, No. 2 overall David Bailey, OLB, Texas Tech In my January mock draft, I had Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese here.