Jets Offseason Summary As of March 2026, the New York Jets are entering a critical multi-year rebuilding phase under General Manager Darren Mougey. After a wave of "win-now" defensive trades and a major pivot to a veteran bridge quarterback, the team’s 2027 draft needs are headlined by a Franchise Quarterback, Wide Receiver, and Cornerback.
The Jets have positioned themselves with a "bounty" of draft capital for 2027, including three first-round picks following the blockbuster midseason trades of Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams.
Franchise Needs
QB
WR
CB
IOL
Free Agent Losses
CB Sauce Gardner, DT Quinnen Williams, OG Alijah Vera-Tucker, LB Quincy Williams, QB Justin FieldsFree Agent Gains
QB Geno Smith, S Minkah Fitzpatrick, LB Demario Davis, EDGE Joseph Ossai, DT David OnyemataDraft Capital Overview
- Pick 2 (Round 1)
- Pick 16 (Round 1) via IND
- Pick 33 (Round 2)
- Pick 44 (Round 2) via DAL
- Pick 103 (Round 4)
- Pick 140 (Round 4)
- Pick 179 (Round 5)
- Pick 228 (Round 7) via DAL
- Pick 242 (Round 7) via BUF
NYJ Mock Draft Picks
David Bailey
Bailey gives New York the kind of edge presence that can finish plays without needing the rush plan dressed up for him. The Jets have been active on defense in free agency, but their offseason still reads like a team trying to build out wave after wave up front. His length, motor, and power profile fit a defense that wants its pressure to feel cumulative over four quarters.
Avieon Terrell
Terrell gives New York another competitive corner at a time when the Jets are clearly rebuilding defensive volume. Their recent defensive reset has included additions in both the front seven and the secondary, including Minkah Fitzpatrick, while the club has also emphasized overall roster churn on that side of the ball. His route anticipation, toughness, and catch-point competitiveness fit a secondary that still needs playable perimeter depth.
Omar Cooper Jr.
New York’s offensive structure still leans heavily on explosive spacing concepts, particularly after recent skill-position turnover. Cooper’s vertical acceleration and ability to threaten leverage points give the Jets another field-tilting option who can create separation stress even when target volume is limited. He projects as a rotational deep threat with long-term role upside.
Lee Hunter
Interior defensive depth continues to factor into New York’s broader defensive restructuring. Hunter’s motor and ability to navigate congestion provide rotational trench reinforcement for a unit emphasizing sustained physicality. He projects as a developmental tackle capable of improving depth reliability.