NY Jets opt for dark horse QB target, give Garrett Wilson a partner in crime, and plug defensive holes in 4-round NFL mock draft
Latest 4-round 2026 NFL mock draft gifts the New York Jets their quarterback of the future, a passing game weapon, and plugs multiple defensive holes.
With a ton of draft capital over the next two classes, the New York Jets are a franchise that are hoping to flip their fortunes as quickly as the roster. Head coach Aaron Glenn has gotten some buy-in from this team, but there is a massive need for an injection of talent on both sides of the football. That was the priority in the latest 4-round 2026 NFL mock draft.
Trying to find the quarterback of the future was the priority going into the exercise, but that proved to be more difficult than originally anticipated. They were able to find a talented signal caller, however, on top of plugging several key holes in the roster. That included upgrading the secondary, adding another passing game weapon, and a massive presence in the middle of the defense.
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Round 1, Pick 7: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
In this scenario, the Jets were unable to get into a spot to invest into a quarterback. Instead, they opted to take the player they deemed to be the best available. Downs isn’t the most dynamic safety from depth of all time, but he does everything at a good level. He excels playing underneath zone and as a tackler, bringing one of the highest floors in the entire 2026 class.
Round 1, Pick 18: Makai Lemon, WR, USC
For whoever ends up being the quarterback long term for the team, adding as much talent around them is a sound investment. Lemon profiles as a tremendous route runner and overall separator, but he also plays a lot bigger at the catch point than you’d expect. Add in the fact that Lemon is electric after the catch and you have a tremendous complement to Garrett Wilson overall.
Round 2, Pick 38: Brendan Sorsby, QB, Cincinnati
There is a chance that Sorsby opts to return to school in 2026, and if he does, he will most likely not be a Bearcat again. If he does decide to declare, Sorsby will go pretty high. While there is still a lot of development needed still, you can’t question his combination of arm talent, athleticism, and overall upside.
Round 2, Pick 47: Domomique Orange, DT, Iowa State
At a shade over 6-1 and 330 pounds, Orange is an imposing interior presence with better movement skills than you would anticipate. While he is a much different player than the departed Quinnen Williams, the Cyclone standout should give a huge boost to the Jets’ run defense. Orange is the type of player who makes everyone around him better.
Round 4, Pick 104: Will Lee III, CB, Texas A&M
With Sauce Gardner no longer in the building, the Jets will need to invest into the cornerback room for the long-term future. Lee is a physical press man cornerback who does his best work being disruptive at the catch point and line of scrimmage. There are some speed concerns that could cause him to fall slightly, but Lee has the look of a future starter.
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