New York Jets: LB Arvell Reese, WR Carnell Tate, QB Ty Simpson, G Emmanuel Pregnon
The Jets may not employ either Sauce Gardner or Quinnen Williams anymore, but at least they now own two picks in the top 16. At No. 2 overall, New York will likely pick between Reese, Bain and Bailey — and though none would be a bad pick, Reese (76.5 overall PFF grade) may make the most sense with the ability to contribute at either edge defender or linebacker. With the 16th selection, finding a complementary wideout to Garrett Wilson would be shrewd, and Tate (89.0 PFF receiving grade) would do exactly that.
Armed with two more picks inside the top 44, New York should try to land more long-term offensive pieces. If the team obtains a short-term quarterback for 2026, then Simpson (6% big-time throw rate) would either observe or ultimately take the reins. Moreover, Pregnon (86.7 overall grade) could slot in at guard if either Alijah Vera-Tucker or John Simpson leaves in March.