The New York Jets took a huge risk on Justin Fields as their franchise quarterback last offseason. The risk clearly didn’t pay off as the Jets opted to bench Fields multiple times this season. They’re likely going to cut ties with him in the offseason.
As a result, it seems like the Jets could be looking at a quarterback in the upcoming NFL Draft. But given the fact that the Jets have five first round picks across the next two seasons, they might not need to select a quarterback this offseason.
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Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz of USA Today recently put together a mock draft for the 2026 NFL Draft. Following the Jets’ Week 13 win, they’re projected to have the No. 7 pick in the draft. With that selection, Middlehurst-Schwartz predicted the Jets would pass on a quarterback and select Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson.
Jets could select top wide receiver Jordyn Tyson in 2026 NFL Draft