The New York Jets are once again in the middle of a rebuild. Now, more than anything, the roster needs elite talent at premium positions. That’s the idea behind this four-round mock draft utilizing A to Z Sports’ draft simulator.

With a trade down from the second overall pick to the fourth with the Tennessee Titans, the Jets were able to add a high second-rounder and the first pick in the fourth round. Even then, the Jets were still able to select Texas Tech edge defender David Bailey with their top pick.

The Jets also took a flier on quarterback Ty Simpson and several other players from premium positions.

First round, Pick 4: David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech

Unanimous All-American with elite explosiveness and 15 sacks. Prototype twitched-up edge with nasty bull rush and spin move. Lacks strength for consistent run defense. Skinny legs compromise edge setting. Nation-leading PFF pass-rush grade. Getting a high-end edge would be massive for this team.

First round, Pick 16: KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M

Elite movement skills creating consistent separation. 919 receiving yards and tied for SEC-most TDs (9) as lone starter. Concentration drops and 5-11 frame could limit upside against NFL-caliber physicality. The Jets don’t have much beyond Garrett Wilson, so adding pieces with a high ceiling is key.

Second round, Pick 33: Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama

Outstanding processor with exceptional accuracy and touch. Anticipatory thrower fitting balls into tight windows. 6-2, 208, with plus pocket mobility. Struggles under pressure, injury history concerns. Lowest INT rate in Alabama history. Simpson could sit a year or two behind Geno Smith, but getting a young, developmental dart to throw at QB is a solid outcome.

Second round, Pick 35: Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State

Polished, technical corner with elite ball skills. Four INTs and nine PBUs on 634 snaps. 9.67 RAS with 93rd-percentile athleticism. Short arms and competition level concern evaluators. AP Second-Team All-American. After trading Sauce Gardner, getting a top cornerback prospect is essential for Aaron Glenn’s system.

Second round, Pick 44: Chris Brazzell, WR, Tennessee

6-5, 200-pound vertical threat with elite downfield speed and massive catch radius. Sinks hips quickly on underneath routes. Limited YAC ability and lateral rigidity. Disrupted by physical corners at the line. Brazzell is a different type of receiver, and getting more weapons around the offense won’t be repetitive.

Fourth round, Pick 101: Domonique Orange, DT, Iowa State

6-3, 325-pound anchor with strong hands and elite weight-room numbers. Timely snap recognition and holds point of attack. Average athletic profile. One career sack and limited pass-rush counters. The Jets do have talent at DT with T’Vondre Sweat and David Onyemata, but adding a solid rotational piece makes sense.

Fourth round, Pick 103: Dani Dennis-Sutton, EDGE, Penn State

Exceptional athlete with 9.96 RAS (ninth all-time among DEs). Violent hands and strong run defender with long arms. Heavy-footed with stiff ankles limiting fluidity. Snap-to-snap inconsistency plagues evaluation. Edge is a premium position, and getting more pieces with upside is a smart process.

Fourth round, Pick 140: Drew Shelton, T, Penn State

Exceptional movement ability with elite footwork for tackle. Only one sack allowed on pass-blocking snaps in 2025. Lighter frame at 6-5, 313 with below-average play strength. Impressive pass-protection refinement last season. The Jets have Olu Fashanu and Armand Membou at tackle, but Shelton offers depth while giving them some room to consider a move to the inside in the future.