New York Jets 7 round 2025 NFL mock draft replaces Aaron Rodgers
The New York Jets remain in a rut under owner Woody Johnson. The only way out is to get lucky with their next head coaching search and uncover a true franchise quarterback. The odds are long if history is any indicator, but our Jets 2025 NFL mock draft looks to accomplish the impossible. We went […]
The New York Jets remain in a rut under owner Woody Johnson. The only way out is to get lucky with their next head coaching search and uncover a true franchise quarterback. The odds are long if history is any indicator, but our Jets 2025 NFL mock draft looks to accomplish the impossible.
We went seven rounds and came out with a stacked class that aggressively improves a roster needing several impact contributors.
New York Jets 7-Round 2025 NFL Mock Draft
Round 1, No. 7 Overall: Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
I went with the best player on my board for this pick because the other top quarterbacks were gone. I simply did not want to reach out when I knew there would be help on Day 2, and theoretically, the Jets would add a veteran via trade or free agency. Abdul Carter brings elite athleticism and a skill set that can be a foundational piece.
Helping the defense first absolutely helps the next QB and the offense. Carter's huge upside and already impressive production as a first-year, full-time pass-rusher bodes incredibly well that he'll become a $100 million player in the future.
Round 2, No. 42 Overall: Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss
Analytics darlings love Jaxson Dart, and his film is littered with displays of plus athleticism, accuracy, quality decision-making, and reasons to believe he'll be a solid NFL quarterback. Despite this, he's rarely considered a first-round pick. I share that sentiment, as Dart's experience is largely in an RPO-based offense that mitigated his role and advanced leverage reads.
Still, I think he has the accuracy, arm talent, and feel for the game needed to be a steadying force. He might not be the savior for New York, but he can be Brock Purdy and stop the madness we've seen in The Big Apple for far too long.
Round 3, No. 96 Overall: Daylen Everette, CB, Georgia
A new starting cornerback is needed, and Daylen Everette looks like a late-bloomer who could be ready for the role if he declares after the Bulldogs lost in the College Football Playoff. The 6-foot-1, 190-pounder produced seven games with a passer rating under 100 allowed in his last eight outings.
His solid ball skills and experience in an aggressive, NFL-equivalent scheme will help him translate to the next level. Outside of occasional tackling issues, Everette profiles as at least a rotational-level player with upside to continue improving. He has two good seasons of play under his belt at Georgia.
Round 4, No. 109 Overall: Kyren Lacy, WR, LSU
Physical mid-round receivers who thrive with their frame and strong hands don't always bear out in the NFL, but the Jets can't be afraid of taking a veteran where when they have to bolster the position. Malachi Corley and Kyren Lacy form an intimidating duo after the catch, and can be part of the youth movement surely coming.
Lacy is versatile enough to lineup all over the place and compete for Day 1 snaps behind Davante Adams and Garrett Wilson. He'll never be a star, but a fourth-round rotational piece is good value in this class.
Round 5, No. 144 Overall: Jay Higgins, LB, Iowa
Linebacker has been a position of strength for the Jets over the years, so Jay Higgins isn't exactly filling a huge need. However, the board dictated that he should be the best player available, and he could be a starter as a strong-side or middle linebacker in future years. A reliable tackler with good athleticism, this range is right for high-end special teamers and future rotational pieces.
Round 5, No. 158 Overall: Rod Moore, SAF, Michigan
My Ashton Davis dreams never really panned out, and the Jets will be reevaluating the secondary as the unit needs fresh blood. Rod Moore was once a top-60 projection before injuries limited his time on the field. He falls too far in the mock draft simulator I used, so it's an easy call.
Moore is a playmaker, notching high coverage, tackling, and run defense grades throughout his first three seasons at Michigan. He missed all of 2024, though, and could get a medical redshirt to go back to school.
Round 6, No. 185 Overall: Ty Hamilton, DT, Ohio State
You can never have enough quality bodies in the trenches. Ohio State senior Ty Hamilton was fantastic for the Buckeyes this season, proving to be more than a space-eating two-gapper. With a little quickness and better finishing ability in the backfield, Hamilton's future may not be as limited as once thought.
The Jets lack depth along their defensive line, opening the possibility for multiple rookies to make the unit in 2025.
Round 6, No. 206 Overall: Terrance Ferguson, TE, Oregon
We haven't seen enough from Jeremy Ruckert to think he'll stick around the roster forever in New York, and Tyler Conklin is a replacement candidate based on salary structure for the next regime. Terrance Ferguson isn't ready to start, as the lanky 6-foot-6 pass-catcher is more of a power slot than inline threat.
Still, there's a role for him at the next level, and the Jets have to explore as many explosive pass-catchers as they can find.
