Jets hold Picks #2, #16, #33 and #44 in 2026 Draft

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  1. Rockinz

    Rockinz College Football Guru

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    Man this kid is a tough one… absolutely ravaged by injuries. Complete band aid.

    However, when you put on the tape his separation is absolutely incredible. The wiggle and precision of his routes is truly top notch. Reminds me of AB.

    He’s a luxury gamble pick. Total boom or bust. He could easily be the best receiver in this class or an injury riddled scrub. Time will tell. I don’t think the jets can afford to gamble on him but if they do and he stays healthy could be a grand slam.
     
  2. mezzavo

    mezzavo Well-Known Member

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    You've sold me. My guess is the Jets probably don't even know he exists. Would be typical of our scouting dept. Let's hope I'm wrong.
     
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  3. AtlantaJet

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    His first name is “Malachi”, so he surely is on their radar
     
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    I genuinely think Malachi Fields is the best fit for our offense and the players we already have. I'm looking into Frank Reich offense's now, and I believe he would be ideal in his scheme. If we don't get Tate, I would love Fields. Underrated by a lot. IMO
     
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  5. Rockinz

    Rockinz College Football Guru

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    They should know. He was the best player I saw at the senior bowl and his tape speaks for itself. The guy is a big boy baller.
     
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    Scrolling through X, I'm seeing Sonny Styles name being mentioned a lot at number 2. Is this even a possibility?

    Edit: A lot of these guys reporting this are no-names. So they're probably just looking. for clicks.
     
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    Had a great combine and is a very good prospect but I can’t get behind draft stocks rising THAT high based off combine performance. I wouldn’t pass on Reese for him. Bailey maybe. Bain yes. But it would be a real big leap to take him 2 overall and we’d have to hope for the best.
     
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  8. LAJet

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    Are you looking at him as possibly a second round pick? That would be awesome if we could pull a top OG at 33 and him at 44.
     
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    LogeSection2RowJ Well-Known Member

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    Too funny. Damn it I thought the same thing a couple of weeks ago! It's a name i had never heard of a few years ago, and now our roster is littered with it. : )
     
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  10. Rockinz

    Rockinz College Football Guru

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    I’d love him at 44.

    At 33 I think we move off that pick for some reason. Either up to get a 5th year option or someone comes up for a kid they like and have a first round grade on. Gives us possibly a 2nd + 3rd for 33.
     
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    Rockinz College Football Guru

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    I don’t see it. We need an edge rusher especially with trading JJ.
     
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    Rockinz College Football Guru

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    As of right now I think we could see something like this take place. This is a combination of what I think the Jets need, what they will do and what I feel is the right pick. I had a little fun with potential trades but that’s because there are 2 receivers I really like in this draft and greedily want both of them lol


    #2 - Reese Edge


    I think he has the scouts drooling. His combination of rare athleticism, joker type playmaking capability and a frame that he could put on much more weight makes him the pick. I don’t completely agree on this pick but I can completely understand why they would make it. The WoW plays are there on film and his athleticism is through the roof. I don’t think he will be a full time edge but I do think he wont ever come off the field so it makes him to hard too pass on.



    #16 - Simpson QB


    There is just no guarantee next year we land in the top 3 again for a shot at Manning, Mateer or Moore. Ty Simpson is an intriguing prospect because his mechanics are simply outstanding. He played in the SEC and looked very good in the first half of the season. I felt he and Mateer were going to battle it out for the Heisman early on. Then Mendoza showed up and had a season for the ages. Anyway, Simpson showed me on film that he is a student of the game. He shifted his offence into proper protections, took care of the football through excellent decision making and ability to read through progression at very quick pace. It felt he was battling an injury later in the season and his play dipped. I think personally he was trying to do waaay to much and started playing some hero ball to keep up with Mendoza in the Heisman running. He should have stuck with what he does best carving up teams from the pocket and using his legs to pick up first downs when it’s not there. The potential is there with his better than average arm, FBI, mechanics and will to win.


    #33 - TRADE - (Trade back 7-15 spots pick up a 3rd)


    #40-48 - McNeil-Warren S


    This young man pops off the screen. He’s a big rangy safety that covers a lot of field out there. On film he shows the ability to go for the football, he loves to punch at balls and compete on every play. He is an excellent tackler. As a true strong safety he can play in the box and cover TEs. I didn’t see him give up any balls over the top as well through his ability to cover a ton of field. Really like this kid and I could see him as a nice fit for this team playing with Mincah.


    #44 - Fields WR


    This is a bit of a homer pick because I really like this player. I think the jets could go anywhere with this pick but I go with the big bad WR. Fields is a throwback above the rim type receiver. He uses his big frame and ability to make precise breaks to create space. My favourite trait is his hands! He has huge hands that are incredibly soft, it looks effortless when he gets his big mitts on a football. I also believe that he will be an excellent redzone threat for fade balls and back shoulder passes. He’s a good fit with Wilson as well.


    3rd rounder - TRADE - (3rd + 4th to #50-60


    #50-60 - Branch WR


    Obviously, having a little fun with this mock draft but I really like Branch. The kid is shifty, has twitchy movement and an excellent burst of speed. I think he’s the best slot in the draft. Yes, over Lemon and KC. Lemon had Lincoln Riley get him on so many mismatches scheming him open that I feel it made him look a lot better than he is. KC had a lot of drops and I’m just not confident in his hands. Branch on the other hand can take a hitch 60 yards at any point. it gives the jets that true slot guy as well. Going into the season with Wilson, Fields and Branch I’d be pretty excited about that.
     
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    Just a FYI, I saw where Baily was carved up (On Jets X-Factor), )as a guy who takes off plays, avoids contact, in comparison with Reese, who is the complete opposite, which hopefully steers the JETS away from Baily as the #2... This may have been discussed prior, but I didn't scroll through all, lol...
     
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    NOVAJET 2020 and 2025 TGG Fantasy Football Champ

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    I know Asman isn't for everyone but tomorrow he is having a Bailey guy (Joe Blewitt) and a Reese guy (Robby Sabo) essentially have a film off. Looking forward to watching it.
     
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    There will not be anyone at 33 with a first round grade. Teams have anywhere between 12-18 first round grades a year generally.
     
  16. Borat

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    Jake is awesome, but it will not be a film off between Reese and Bailey because Blewitt likes Reese more too, they both do. Now, Blewitt likes Bailey a lot more than Sabo does, that's true :)

    But both like Reese at #2 by a long shot, who looks like a huge betting favorite now too (58.5%, with Bailey at 28.5, and Bain 7.5, Styles 2.5).
     
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    Please no. Way too high for him. Had a great combine. Show me one player who rose up the boards because of the combine that was great in the NFL.

    Give me Bailey or Downs.
     
  18. LAJet

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    I’m guessing It will be neither. I love Downs but not at two. It will be Reese. We need a LB that excels in the 3-4, can seal the edge, is good against the run and can rush the passer.
     
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    Here are my three potential draft scenarios for the first 4 picks that I’m sure most will hate, but don’t worry. I’m never right about draft choices.

    Scenario one
    A. Reese LB/Edge
    M.Lemon WR
    O. Pregnon G
    J. Rodrigues LB

    Scenario two
    A. Reese LB/Edge
    T. Simpson QB
    D. Boston WR
    C. Brontis G

    Scenario three
    A. Reese LB/ Edge
    O. Loane G
    J. Tyson WR
    E. McNeil-Warren S

    Cant wait
     
  20. NOVAJET

    NOVAJET 2020 and 2025 TGG Fantasy Football Champ

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    Jake's show is great, like Howard Stern with a Jets theme. Yeah I don't think anyone at this point isn't thinking it's going to be Reese, fine with me that was my choice.
     

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