LSU safety A.J. Haulcy could be a player to watch for the New York Jets ahead of the 2026 NFL draft.

As things stand, the Jets hold nine picks in the draft, including two first-rounders (No. 2 and No. 16), and two second-rounders (No. 33 and No. 44).

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If things hold there, general manager Darren Mougey and the Jets front office could have plenty of options to consider when turning in their selection cards.

During the run up to the draft, which starts April 23, Jets Wire will compile information on prospects Buffalo could have interest in. Specifically, what scouting reports and draft profiles say about their game.

Haulcy is up next in our prospect previews.

Here’s a rundown of what experts are saying about his game:

S A.J. Haulcy | LSU | SeniorUSAT

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Vitals

Height: 6′

Weight: 215 lbs

Age: 22.2.

Pros

Has professional build and NFL instincts

Eight interceptions over last two years; shrinks passing windows

Hard hitter when heading downhill; good form tackler and willing to fill run gaps

Reads QB’s eyes in zone and breaks on ball

Cons

Limited hip flexibility to turn and run

Can get mismatched vs. speedy WRs in man

Stats

2025 stats (12 GP):

49 solo tackles, 88 combined tackles, 0.5 TFL, 3 interceptions, 4 passed defended, 1 forced fumble

Career Stats (48 GP):

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203 solo tackles, 347 combined tackles, 4.5 TFL, 10 interceptions, 19 passes defended, 1 fumble recovery, 4 forced fumbles

2025 PFF grade:

PFF grade over the last three seasons:

Consensus rank

Draft stock: Late Round 2

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