The Jets will enter Joe Douglas’ first draft as Jets general manager with eight picks barring any last-minute trades.
New York’s draft selections include its own in the first six rounds plus the third-round pick — No. 68 overall — that the New York Giants sent to them along with a 2021 conditional fifth-rounder in exchange for DL Leonard Williams. The Jets also own the last pick of the sixth round, No. 211, that the Chiefs gave up in exchange for LB Darron Lee. New York had originally sent the pick to Indianapolis to acquire CB Nate Hairston, but the conditions attached to the pick were not met, leaving the Jets with eight selections. In addition, Gang Green does not own its seventh-rounder, No. 225, having sent it to Baltimore in the trade for OL Alex Lewis, who New York re-signed to a three-year deal this offseason.
The Jets have four picks in the top 79, their four most valuable picks at the top of the draft since they had four picks in the top 72 back in the 2013 draft. New York will have the opportunity to add multiple starters in the first two days of the draft and will seek help at offensive line, edge rusher, wide receiver and cornerback.
Here are all eight of the Jets’ selections:
- Round 1, pick 11 (No. 11 overall)
- Round 2, pick 16 (No. 48 overall)
- Round 3, pick 4 (No. 68 overall)
- Round 3, pick 15 (No. 79 overall)
- Round 4, pick 14 (No. 120 overall)
- Round 5, pick 12 (No. 158 overall)
- Round 6, pick 12 (No. 191 overall)
- Round 6, pick 32 (No. 211 overall)