{"id":846886,"date":"2026-04-01T10:47:31","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T10:47:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/846886\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T10:47:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T10:47:31","slug":"aaron-glenn-reveals-ny-jets-qb-approach-in-nfl-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/846886\/","title":{"rendered":"Aaron Glenn reveals NY Jets’ QB approach in NFL draft"},"content":{"rendered":"

The year\u2019s NFL draft<\/a> is critical for the New York Jets, who own four top-44 picks and two top-16 selections. That much is clear.<\/p>\n

What the team will ultimately do with that capital, though, remains a mystery, just like every team in the league.<\/p>\n

Speaking to reporters at the NFL\u2019s annual owners meetings, Jets head coach Aaron Glenn shed some light on the organization\u2019s draft approach.<\/p>\n

When asked about the possibility of drafting a quarterback, with Alabama\u2019s Ty Simpson<\/a> floated as an option, Glenn clarified the team\u2019s draft philosophy.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou always want to build your roster with players, no matter what position that is,\u201d Glenn said. \u201cI mean, obviously, the quarterback is a top position on the team, and if we feel like he\u2019s the best player on the board, then that\u2019s what we do, that\u2019s who we draft.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe thing is, we are not trying to reach and grab for guys,\u201d he continued. \u201cWe\u2019re trying to just grab the best players.\u201d<\/p>\n

Aaron Glenn on the possibility of the Jets drafting a QB in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, with Ty Simpson brought up as an option:<\/p>\n

“If we feel like he’s the best player on the board, that’s who we draft \u2013 we’re not trying to reach and grab for guys” pic.twitter.com\/5zW1KdFAtZ<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Jets Videos (@snyjets) March 31, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

As has been discussed ad nauseam, the Jets\u2019 flexibility in this year\u2019s draft is endless<\/a>. They are not in a position where they need to force an early quarterback selection in a class widely viewed as thin at the position.<\/p>\n

Instead, the Jets can focus on adding high-end talent, strengthening the offensive supporting cast, and filling out the remainder of the defense.<\/p>\n

The Jets\u2019 goal in this year\u2019s draft should be to build the most complete roster possible, then position themselves to land a franchise quarterback in the 2027 draft<\/a>, when the class is widely expected to be significantly stronger. Gang Green holds three first-round picks in that draft.<\/p>\n

As Jets fans have seen firsthand, a young quarterback\u2019s success is largely predicated upon having a viable supporting cast. If they stay patient, the Jets can insert a rookie into a fantastic situation in 2027.<\/p>\n