In a crucial 2026 draft, the New York Jets made a series of moves with hopes of improving the roster and changing the direction of the franchise. In this article, I will be grading each draft pick based on player talent (scaled to draft round), other players available at the pick, team need, prospect ranking (from Daniel Jeremiah on NFL Network, Mel Kiper Jr. on ESPN, and Pro Football Focus), and trade value spent and received according to the Jimmy Johnson Draft Value Chart

After an aggressive offseason with many signings and trades, the New York Jets will look to continue their roster overhaul in the draft. So far during the offseason, the Jets have added QB Geno Smith, S Minkah Fitzpatrick, S Dane Belton, CB Nashon Wright, LB Demario Davis, G Dylan Parham, ED Joseph Ossai, ED Kingsley Enagbare, DL T’Vondre Sweat, DL David Onyemata, and K Cade York. Even with these additions, the Jets have a few glaring needs at some positions, while others cou