New York Jets run into a major quarterback dilemma, fill massive roster holes in the latest 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft

The latest 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft finds answers for the biggest holes on the New York Jets roster.

Ryan Roberts — National College Football Writer
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Ole Miss Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (6) signals a first down after his run against the Miami Hurricanes during their Vrbo Fiesta Bowl matchup at State Farm Stadium on Jan. 8, 2026.

The New York Jets enter a very important offseason with head coach Aaron Glenn going into his second year. The team clearly has intentions of flipping this roster and trying to overhaul some preexisting talent. There has been a move to gain as much draft capital as possible, which is going to make the 2026 NFL Draft something to watch very closely.

When the Jets ended with the No. 2 overall selection in the draft, most expected that this would position them to get quarterback Dante Moore (Oregon), with the assumption that Fernando Mendoza (Indiana) would go to the Las Vegas Raiders. There has, however, been some conversation around Moore and whether he returns to Eugene for one more season. If he does, the Jets could be in a very difficult spot.

In this latest mock draft, I wanted to do a hypothetical where Moore didn’t declare, and Mendoza was off the board with the top spot. Here is what the Jets could end up doing if so.

Round 1, Pick 2: Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State 

With a quarterback not on the board, the Jets would be best served by taking the best player available. Reese could play multiple spots in the front seven, possessing All-Pro upside on the next level.

Round 1, Pick 16: Peter Woods, DT, Clemson

It was a season to forget for Woods in 2025, but the talent is still very much there. At 6-2 and 315 pounds, Woods is a ball of chaos on the interior.

Round 2, Pick 33: Trinidad Chambliss, QB, Ole Miss 

The story of Trinidad Chambliss has been a fascinating one. His talent is a lot better than most realize. With his improving passing skills and big-time running skills, there is a lot of upside for Chambliss to develop on the next level.

Round 2, Pick 44: Emanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo 

When you look at McNeil-Warren, you would probably expect him to be a pure box safety. While he can do all the dirty work near the line of scrimmage, McNeil-Warren also has enough range to become an all-around weapon on the back end.

Round 4, Pick 103: Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana 

Cooper is a strong slot receiver who does some nice work after the catch. While he isn’t the biggest wide receiver of all time, Cooper is also surprisingly competitive at the catch point.

Round 5, Pick 175: Charles Demmings, CB, Stephen F. Austin

Demmings is a long and physical cornerback who excels in press-man coverage. There is a chance that Demmings ends up going quite a bit higher than this, but he ends up being a great value for the Jets.

Round 5, Pick 179: Demond Claiborne, RB, Wake Forest 

With the future of Breece Hall in question, the Jets could have a need to add speed and big-play ability to the backfield. Claiborne has a propensity to break off long runs, especially in an outside zone heavy running system.

Round 6, Pick 193: Marlin Klein, TE, Michigan 

Klein is still a very raw football player, but there is still some impressive upside to continue tapping into. This is a very good investment at this point in the class.

Round 6, Pick 204: Ted Hurst, WR, Georgia State

Hurst is a super sleek pass catcher who has a lot of upside as a vertical winner. That long frame allows Hurst to extend for the football and create explosive plays.

Round 6, Pick 211: Keagen Trost, IOL, Missouri 

Trost is a right tackle for Missouri, but his game projects best on the inside on the next level. That experience at offensive tackle, however, could be a nice selling point to help a team get out of a game in a pinch.

Round 7, Pick 218: Brenen Thompson, WR, Mississippi State 

While Thompson is just a pure deep threat, that speed is always going to sell on the NFL level. The Jets need an injection of big-play ability.

Round 7, Pick 240: Armaj Reed-Adams, IOL, Texas A&M

Reed-Adams is a massive human, but he doesn’t play like it consistently enough. There are some tools to work with, but he is a pure dart throw at this spot.

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