2026 NFL draft: Jets go defense in NFL.com Round 1 mock
Here's what the Jets do in NFL.com's latest 2026 NFL draft mock.
The New York Jets attack their defense in NFL. com's latest 2026 NFL draft mock. The Jets hold the second overall and No.
16 selections in the draft and with those there are two defenders projected to the Jets. At the top, Ohtio State pass rusher Arvell Reese is selected followed by Tennessee cornerback Jermond McCoy. Reese is a versatile defender that could play on the line or off the ball for the Jets defense for years to come.
In 2025, he had 6. 5 sacks and 10 tackles for loss in 14 games played. As for McCoy, he notched four interceptions and nine passes defended in 2024.
For more on both mocked picks, see the NFL. com breakdowns on both below: The Jets pick Reese, showing confidence in the uber-talented Ohio State product's ability to make a smooth transition to full-time pass rusher. His March 31 pro day is among the most anticipated by scouts this spring.