New York Jets 2027 3-Round NFL Mock Draft—A rookie quarterback is given the keys to the franchise and New York reloads in a key area
The New York Jets finally pick a new face of the franchise and re-load in a key area in the latest 3-round 2027 NFL mock draft.
The New York Jets have plenty to root for this fall. Their own win-loss record, however is playing the Cowboys, and whoever is playing the Colts. With this season at the halfway point, things are looking up for the Jets, even at 2-7.
This spring is going to be a WILD ride. And after the Colts stripped down the roster at the NFL trade deadline, it would be a safe assumption that Indy is going to be going to work for New York in the weeks ahead. But what should the Jets ultimately do with all of these draft picks? Here is a 3-round New York Jets mock draft for the 2027 NFL Draft.
New York Jets 2027 3-Round NFL Mock Draft
1st round, 4th overall (via IND) – CJ Carr, QB, Notre Dame
The consensus “most pro-ready” quarterback would get a chance to step into a supporting cast that is ready to rock and roll. Garrett Wilson, AD Mitchell, Omar Cooper Jr., Mason Taylor, Kenyon Sadiq, Breece Hall, Braelon Allen, and more. You kidding me?
With the current draft order, the Jets probably don’t get their personal pick between Drew Mestemaker and Carr. But I do think there’s a compelling argument to be had that Carr’s polish in comparison makes him a more compelling fit. If they were to draft Mestemaker and he struggles, how long is the leash? Not just for Mestemaker, but for Aaron Glenn, Darren Mougey and company? Picking Carr would give this offense a chance to take flight from the jump.
1st round, 6th overall – Chris Cole, LB, Georgia
Cole is an awesome prospect who helps New York to re-load in the back seven. He’s explosive, powerful, rangy, and has a knack for making big plays. You don’t have to look any further than the same stadium to see what a good fit at linebacker can do in today’s game — Arvell Reese has been very good thus far for the Giants.
With 5.5 sacks, 11 tackles for loss, and two defensive touchdowns this season, it may be better to classify Cole as a “defensive weapon”, first.
1st round, 13th overall (via DAL) – Ashton Hampton, CB, Clemson
Speaking of re-loading the back seven! Hampton is physical, impressive coverage player who would give the Jets a nice foil to 2026 second-round draft choice D’Angelo Ponds. Hampton isn’t quite as long and physical as Azareye’h Thomas, but he’s more fluid, too. He plays the run, he’s an effective tackler, and he’s an experienced starter to boot. Hampton would give the Jets a strong long-term replacement for Sauce Gardner.
2nd round, 37th overall – Will Heldt, EDGE, Clemson
Since transferring to Clemson, Heldt has been a very productive pass rusher with 14.5 sacks and 26 tackles for loss (and counting). He played his first season with the Tigers in 2025. Before that, he played at Purdue — so Heldt offers experience at a pair of Power 4 conference programs. I like his fit a lot as a different skill set to New York’s EDGE room. He doesn’t have the twitch or explosiveness that you get with David Bailey and Will McDonald but you get a non-stop motor with some more size.
3rd round, 68th overall – Evan Tengesdahl, OL, Cincinnati
Do the Jets have bigger needs on the roster than another offensive lineman? Sure. Do I believe they should ensure they’ve got supreme depth up front to help protect the new franchise quarterback? Absolutely. Josh Myers and Dylan Parham are both expiring contracts after 2027, too — so securing a future starter with a year to be groomed would also be in the cards by drafting Tengesdahl out of Cincinnati.
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