New York Jets · 2026 Draft · Pick #2 · (3-14)

Top 5 Positional Needs:

Projection: Arvell Reese (EDGE/LB, Ohio State)

Why: Generational EDGE/LB hybrid — Jets' front seven needs a Parsons-type star more than a QB bridge. Aaron Glenn's defense transforms overnight.

Alternates: Caleb Downs (S, OSU), Sonny Styles (LB, OSU), Ty Simpson (QB, ALA)

Projection: Jordyn Tyson (WR, Arizona State)

Why: Acquired from the Colts in the Sauce Gardner trade; fills the Garrett Wilson void (Wilson dealt to 49ers in FA).

Alternates: Carnell Tate (WR, OSU) if falls, Makai Lemon (WR, USC)

Projection: Monroe Freeling (OT, Georgia)

Why: Blindside answer whether the 2026 QB is a rookie or a vet bridge.

Alternates: Kadyn Proctor (OT, ALA), Chase Bisontis (G, TAMU)

Projection: Peter Woods (IDL, Clemson)

Why: Via Cowboys from the Quinnen Williams trade; Woods replaces Quinnen on the 3-tech.

Alternates: Keldric Faulk (EDGE, AUB), Christen Miller (IDL, UGA)