New York Jets 7-Round NFL Mock Draft: Multiple trades net a dynamic cornerback duo and some new passing game weapons
The latest 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft landed an elite haul on both sides of the ball for the New York Jets. It should be a huge boost for Aaron Glenn’s squad.
Yahoo Sports NFL insider Jordan Schultz recently discussed that he expects there to be a ton of trades when the 2026 NFL Draft kicks off in less than two weeks. With that in mind, I ran an exercise with the New York Jets being involved in multiple trades. It made things extremely interesting.
In my latest 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft, the Jets were able to land multiple new passing game weapons. They also nabbed a potentially elite cornerback duo, as well as some pass rush help. It ended up being an outstanding haul of players.
The New York Jets trade the No. 2 selection to the Miami Dolphins for the No. 11, No. 30, and the No. 43 selections
Round 1, Pick 11: Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
Now that McCoy is healthy, there isn’t much stopping him from becoming a top cornerback on the next level. If you love press man cornerbacks with outstanding physicality and long speed, then you will love McCoy’s game.
Round 1, Pick 16: Makai Lemon, WR, USC
The Jets lack passing game weapons outside of Garrett Wilson. Lemon is a ready-made slot receiver who can handle a high volume early in his NFL career. Those two would be a tremendous pairing for the offense to work with.
The New York Jets trade the No. 30 selection to the Seattle Seahawks for the No. 32 and the No. 96 selections
Round 1, Pick 32: R Mason Thomas, EDGE, Oklahoma
Thomas is a smaller EDGE defender, but he has some legitimate juice as a pass rusher. Even if Thomas never becomes much of a run defender, he can certainly get after the quarterback.
Round 2, Pick 33: Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee
While McCoy was out injured, Hood took advantage of the spotlight. He is also an impressive press cornerback, checking a lot of boxes as a football player, both in pass coverage and run defense.
The New York Jets trade the No. 43 selection to the Pittsburgh Steelers for the No. 53 and the No. 99 selections
Round 2, Pick 44: Caleb Banks, DT, Florida
If he is able to stay healthy, Banks has Pro Bowl upside from his defensive tackle position. He has unreal explosiveness and morement skills for a player who is around 6-6 and 330 pounds.
Round 2, Pick 53: Josiah Trotter, LB, Missouri
Trotter’s game is eerily similar to his father’s but with a bit more modern range. This is a starting MIKE linebacker on the next level with great eyes and some real pop in his pads.
Round 3, Pick 96: Trey Zuhn III, IOL, Texas A&M
While Zuhn played mostly as a left tackle for Texas A&M, several NFL teams view him as a center on the next level. Zuhn also played some at that spot for the Aggies this past season, showing comfort while handling the position.
Round 3, Pick 99: Deion Burks, WR, Oklahoma
Lost among a terrible Oklahoma offense, Burks actually played some quality football last season. While he isn’t the biggest wide receiver, he plays stronger through contact than you’d expect and has some impressive speed and explosiveness to work with.
Round 4, Pick 103: Kaleb Proctor, DT, SE Louisiana
Proctor was a man amongst boys during his final season on the FCS level. He is a very explosive athlete on the interior who possesses a tremendous first step and explosiveness to finish plays as a pass rusher.
Round 4, Pick 140: Dallen Bentley, TE, Utah
In many ways, Bentley’s game is eerily similar to Vance McDonald’s. Bentley is a dense tight end with some surprising tools as a pass catcher. There is a ton of upside to tap into.
Round 5, Pick 179: Kaelon Black, RB, Indiana
Black brings an unorthodox running style, but he is extremely efficient. He should provide value as an early down runner, and he would help that value tremendously if he could show anything in the passing game.
Round 7, Pick 228: Jack Strand, QB, MSU Moorhead
Coming from the D2 level, Strand is a physically impressive quarterback with some legitimate arm talent. It is a big jump in competition, but the tools are enticing for any prospective NFL team.
Round 7, Pick 242: Mason Reiger, EDGE, Wisconsin
If not for his injury history, a lot more people would be talking about the former Louisville transfer. He is an explosive athlete with real upside as a pass rusher if he can stay healthy.