New York Jets and HC Aaron Glenn eye massive roster overhaul to prepare for franchise rebuild in latest 2026 NFL Mock Draft

The New York Jets need to have some serious turnover on this roster. The 2026 NFL mock draft should inject a lot of excitement for the future.

Ryan Roberts — National College Football Writer
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Sep 20, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) runs the ball against the Missouri Tigers during the second half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

With the latest 29 to 27 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the New York Jets have fallen to 0-3 on the season. Head coach Aaron Glenn has a tough challenge in front of him with this program, leading a team that just doesn’t have a ton of talent. This roster needs a desperate overhaul of overpriced talent this offseason and an injection of youth.

The 2026 NFL Draft could mark the beginning of a positive trend. Luckily for them, the Jets hold a ton of draft capital to do just that. In this recent New York Jets 7-round mock draft, the priority centered around finding their quarterback of the future. From there, it was about finding impact players on both sides of the football.

Round 1, Pick 3: LaNorris Sellers, QB, South Carolina 

Glenn and the Jets organization will need a new face of their franchise moving forward. Sellers is an unreal combination of size, arm strength, athleticism, and upside. If he develops properly, he could be a superstar. 

Round 2, Pick 34: Kamari Ramsey, S, USC 

Ramsey has become a very underrated member of the 2026 class for the safety group. The former UCLA transfer is a versatile defender who can play from the roof, in the box, and all over a defense. This is a future starter with Pro Bowl upside.  

Round 4, Pick 110: Lander Barton, LB, Utah 

It’s a bit surprising that Barton didn’t enter the 2025 NFL Draft, but it was great news for the Utes. Barton is a long and athletic linebacker who can serve a lot of roles for a prospective defense. 

Round 6, Pick 182: Ryan Bear, OT, Pittsburgh 

While Baer plays offensive tackle for Pittsburgh, his long-term outlook might be better on the inside. Regardless, he has the size, power, and experience to become a swing option on the next level. That is an extremely valuable role for his NFL future. 

Round 6, Pick 198: D’angelo Ponds, CB, Indiana 

Ponds is a fantastic Big Ten cornerback, but he does lack the size you would want to stick on the outside on the NFL level. The slot is probably the best case scenario for Ponds moving forward, highlighting his combination of short-area quickness and tenacity. 

Round 6, Pick 202: Keanu Tanuvasa, DT, BYU

After previously contributing as a part of the Utah Ute program, Tanuvasa transferred to the hated rival BYU Cougars this past offseason. He does a lot of the dirty work, boasting a strong frame, but also has some underrated quickness. His game is similar to former Stanford standout Harrison Phillips. 

Round 6, Pick 215: Chase Roberts, WR, BYU

Roberts brings a bigger frame and is one of the better route runners in the class. He has the feel of a wide receiver who will latch onto a roster spot for a long time. 

Round 7, Pick 249: Terion Stewart, RB, Virginia Tech 

The former Bowling Green transfer is a bit of a bowling ball as a runner. While he isn’t a dynamic athlete, Stewart is efficient. He has some upside as a depth piece that can contribute on special teams. 

Round 7, Pick 254: Dorian Strawn, OT, Texas State 

Strawn is an appealing blend of size, movement skills, and developmental upside. At this point in the draft, investing in a good foundation of skill sets is never a bad idea. 

Round 7, Pick 256: Tanner Arkin, TE, Illinois 

Arkin is a bigger tight end at around 265 pounds, allowing him to play more inline as a blocker. The Jets invested a high pick in Mason Taylor in last year’s draft, but adding solid depth for that room is still a good idea.

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