Wild Draft Scenario Could Help Jets Land Potential Steal of Round 1
Summary
The New York Jets have two picks in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft and may keep their current position rather than trading down. Analyst Peter Schrager predicts trades involving other teams that could allow the Jets to select top wide receiver Makai Lemon at pick 16, which would be a strong addition to their team.Key Facts
- The Jets have two first-round picks in the 2026 NFL draft.
- They might trade down to get more picks but could also stay put.
- ESPN’s Peter Schrager predicts two major trades between the Chiefs, Cowboys, Lions, and Rams.
- These trades could let the Jets pick USC wide receiver Makai Lemon at number 16.
- Lemon is a highly rated wide receiver expected to go in the top 12 picks.
- Lemon won the Fred Biletnikoff award for the best college football receiver last season.
- Last season, Lemon had 79 catches, 1,156 yards, and 11 touchdowns for USC.
- Adding Lemon would help improve the Jets’ weak wide receiver group, especially alongside Garrett Wilson.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.