Jets best options with No. 2 pick: Arvell Reese, Rueben Bain lead top prospects after Fernando Mendoza
New York has its pick of players with at second overall.
Jets best options with No. 2 pick: Arvell Reese, Rueben Bain lead top prospects after Fernando Mendoza originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here .
With Fernando Mendoza the overwhelming favorite to go No. 1 in the NFL Draft to the Las Vegas Raiders , the real draft begins at No. 2 with the New York Jets .
Of course, the Jets would have loved if there were another quarterback worthy of a top-two pick available, but none of the remaining quarterback prospects are in that discussion. Therefore, the Jets have an important decision to make with the No. 2 pick, as there are many high-quality players available but no consensus option.
Unless the Jets go really off the board, New York will likely take a defender, as the top of this draft is full of defensive star power. The Jets' defense in 2025 was abysmal, setting a record with zero interceptions in the entire 17-game season, and New York has many prospects available who will improve the unit in 2026. Here's a look at the five best prospects available for the Jets at No.
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