Predicting who Jets will pick in first round of 2026 NFL Draft
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- The Jets are predicted to select Arvell Reese, an Edge/LB from Ohio State, with the No. 2 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, valuing his overall talent and versatility over a pure pass rusher like David Bailey.
- Reese is seen as a dynamic player who can be utilized in multiple ways on defense, with potential to develop further as a pass rusher given his young age of 20.
- At No. 16, the Jets are expected to pick Makai Lemon, a wide receiver from USC, to strengthen their receiving corps alongside Garrett Wilson and Adonai Mitchell.
- Although there is speculation about the Jets trading up for a receiver, the prediction suggests they will either stay put or trade down to select the best available player.
- If Lemon and another receiver, Jordyn Tyson, are unavailable at No. 16, the Jets might opt for Denzel Boston, a defensive player from Washington.
