{"id":860590,"date":"2026-04-08T09:17:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T09:17:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/860590\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T09:17:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T09:17:18","slug":"latest-ny-jets-mock-draft-predicts-a-key-trade-on-nfl-draft-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/860590\/","title":{"rendered":"Latest NY Jets Mock Draft predicts a key trade on NFL Draft night"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2026 NFL Draft is getting closer by the day.<\/p>\n

In just three weeks, all 32 teams will be making key decisions regarding their franchise’s future.<\/p>\n

The New York Jets, of course, is one of those teams hoping to rebuild quickly as head coach Aaron Glenn enters his second season with Gang Green.<\/p>\n

Advertisement<\/p>\n

The Jets own two first-round picks in this year’s draft, so they’ll be very busy on the first night.<\/p>\n

Here’s what to know about the NFL Draft, and what the Jets might be thinking:<\/p>\n

When is the NFL Draft 2026?<\/p>\n

The 2026 NFL Draft will span three days:<\/p>\n

Thursday, April 23: First Round<\/p>\n

Friday, April 24: Rounds 2 and 3<\/p>\n

Saturday April 24: Rounds 4-7<\/p>\n

What time is the first round of NFL Draft 2026?<\/p>\n

The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft will begin at 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 23.<\/p>\n

Where is the NFL Draft 2026?<\/p>\n

The 2026 NFL Draft will be held in Pittsburgh.<\/p>\n

Who will NY Jets pick in 2026 NFL Draft?<\/p>\n

According to USA TODAY’s Tyler Dragon, in his latest mock draft, the Jets will take a key defensive player with the No. 2 pick, and then trade away their No. 16 picks. See the predictions here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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