June 25, 2026, 10:23 p.m. ET
The New York Jets haven’t had a winning record since 2015 and no matter what the front office has tried to do via the draft and free agency, nothing has worked. The 2027 NFL Draft is lining up well for the Jets with three picks in the firts round and in this scenario are picking No. 2 overall and should be in a great spot to land one of the top two quarterbacks in the draft, add a serious weapon in the passing game and add a playmaker in the trenched on each side of the ball.
First round – QB Arch Manning – Texas
After a slow start in 2024, Arch Manning came on strong in 2025 and is going to be in the fold to be the top quarterback off the board. We will keep Dante Moore on top for now but we love Manning as being the most starter-ready quarterback and a perfect replacement for Geno Smith.
First round – DT Justin Scott – Miami
The Jets have some nice pieces on the defensive line but still don’t have a player to replace Quinnen Williams. Justin Scott is so dynamic and almost impossible to block with one player. Scott should be in the mix to be the first interior defensive tackle off the board if he can build on a strong 2025 campaign as a run stuffer.
Expert NFL picks: Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.First round – WR Cam Coleman – Texas
After taking Manning with their first pick in the round, we come back around to Texas for wide receiver Cam Coleman here. Coleman is coming over from Auburn and we expect him and Manning to form one of the most dynamic duos in all of college football.
Second round – IOL Cayden Green – Missouri
The Jets could be looking for a pair of starters on the interior offensive line in the offseason. Cayden Green is one of the top centers in the draft and we feel like he’s a high-level starter at guard or center in the NFL.
