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The Jets bolstered their offensive line by selecting Armand Membou with the seventh pick in the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday night. However, they still have plenty of outstanding needs heading into day two.
New York has two selections scheduled for Friday night: a second-rounder at No. 42 and a third-rounder at No. 73.
Here are their main remaining needs and potential selections at each spot...
The Jets signed Justin Fields to a two-year deal, but nobody is ruling out the possibility of them selecting a quarterback to sit behind Fields and Tyrod Taylor this year.
Alabama’s Jalen Milroe is an athletic passer who has been considered a potential scheme fit for the Jets’ new offense but probably needs a year or so to develop. If Shedeur Sanders from Colorado continues to slide, he could be a consideration at 42 as well.
The Jets don’t necessarily need a running back, having drafted two last season, but Breece Hall is entering the final year of his contract, and trading him could be an option. If that’s in the cards, selecting a day two back would make sense, although it’s worth noting that the Jets have denied having any trade talks.
TreVeyon Henderson from Ohio State could be good value if he’s available when the Jets pick at 42. He has vision, patience, and athleticism and is coming off a season where he averaged over seven yards per carry. Henderson is still developing as a pass catcher, but shows promise in terms of pass protection, which is one thing that often keeps rookie backs off the field early in their career.
Although the Jets signed Andre Cisco and brought back Tony Adams and Isaiah Oliver, all three are on one-year deals, so bringing in someone to compete for a long-term starting role at the safety position would make a lot of sense.
South Carolina’s Nick Emmanwori has the kind of athletic profile that gives him an unlimited upside, as he is tall and rangy with 4.4 speed and a 40-inch vertical. He’s a playmaker, too, as he had four interceptions -- returning two of them for touchdowns -- last season.
Sep 27, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes tight end Elijah Arroyo (8) looks on after scoring a touchdown against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. / Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Many experts were anticipating that the Jets could select Tyler Warren with their first-round pick, but the fact that they didn’t may signify that they believe good value will be there on day two at the tight end position.
Miami’s Elijah Arroyo is perhaps one of the players they will have their eye on. Arroyo is a bit of a late developer who entered the 2024 season with just 11 career catches. However, he had an outstanding week at the Senior Bowl, where he impressed with his route running and pass-catching abilities.
Draft analysts have been saying for some time that the defensive tackle position is one of the deepest in this year’s draft, so there should be some good talent available there. New York has plenty of depth after signing three veterans to one-year deals, but would ideally like to have a young player with upside to compete for a long-term role alongside Quinnen Williams.
Darius Alexander is an intriguing option with excellent technique in shedding blocks to make plays against the run. Although he only had nine sacks in five seasons at the collegiate level, Alexander has the length and explosiveness to develop that aspect of his game, so may have some untapped potential.
Wide receiver is another position where the Jets signed some low-cost veterans to bolster their overall depth but lack a true impact performer to pair with Garrett Wilson.
Kyle Williams from Washington State is a big-play receiver with 4.4 speed who could be a target. He averaged over 17 yards per catch last season as he can get behind the defense for deep passes or make players miss with the ball in his hands. Williams could find an early role within the Jets’ new offense as he has produced both on the outside and out of the slot at the collegiate level.
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New York has two selections scheduled for Friday night: a second-rounder at No. 42 and a third-rounder at No. 73.
Here are their main remaining needs and potential selections at each spot...
Quarterback
The Jets signed Justin Fields to a two-year deal, but nobody is ruling out the possibility of them selecting a quarterback to sit behind Fields and Tyrod Taylor this year.
Alabama’s Jalen Milroe is an athletic passer who has been considered a potential scheme fit for the Jets’ new offense but probably needs a year or so to develop. If Shedeur Sanders from Colorado continues to slide, he could be a consideration at 42 as well.
Running Back
The Jets don’t necessarily need a running back, having drafted two last season, but Breece Hall is entering the final year of his contract, and trading him could be an option. If that’s in the cards, selecting a day two back would make sense, although it’s worth noting that the Jets have denied having any trade talks.
TreVeyon Henderson from Ohio State could be good value if he’s available when the Jets pick at 42. He has vision, patience, and athleticism and is coming off a season where he averaged over seven yards per carry. Henderson is still developing as a pass catcher, but shows promise in terms of pass protection, which is one thing that often keeps rookie backs off the field early in their career.
Safety
Although the Jets signed Andre Cisco and brought back Tony Adams and Isaiah Oliver, all three are on one-year deals, so bringing in someone to compete for a long-term starting role at the safety position would make a lot of sense.
South Carolina’s Nick Emmanwori has the kind of athletic profile that gives him an unlimited upside, as he is tall and rangy with 4.4 speed and a 40-inch vertical. He’s a playmaker, too, as he had four interceptions -- returning two of them for touchdowns -- last season.
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Sep 27, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes tight end Elijah Arroyo (8) looks on after scoring a touchdown against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. / Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Tight End
Many experts were anticipating that the Jets could select Tyler Warren with their first-round pick, but the fact that they didn’t may signify that they believe good value will be there on day two at the tight end position.
Miami’s Elijah Arroyo is perhaps one of the players they will have their eye on. Arroyo is a bit of a late developer who entered the 2024 season with just 11 career catches. However, he had an outstanding week at the Senior Bowl, where he impressed with his route running and pass-catching abilities.
Defensive Tackle
Draft analysts have been saying for some time that the defensive tackle position is one of the deepest in this year’s draft, so there should be some good talent available there. New York has plenty of depth after signing three veterans to one-year deals, but would ideally like to have a young player with upside to compete for a long-term role alongside Quinnen Williams.
Darius Alexander is an intriguing option with excellent technique in shedding blocks to make plays against the run. Although he only had nine sacks in five seasons at the collegiate level, Alexander has the length and explosiveness to develop that aspect of his game, so may have some untapped potential.
Wide Receiver
Wide receiver is another position where the Jets signed some low-cost veterans to bolster their overall depth but lack a true impact performer to pair with Garrett Wilson.
Kyle Williams from Washington State is a big-play receiver with 4.4 speed who could be a target. He averaged over 17 yards per catch last season as he can get behind the defense for deep passes or make players miss with the ball in his hands. Williams could find an early role within the Jets’ new offense as he has produced both on the outside and out of the slot at the collegiate level.
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