Jets' Geno Smith not at bottom of PFF's QB rankings ahead of 2026

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New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith has already raised the standards of the position for the team in 2026.

Pro Football Focus has began releasing their annual NFL offseason player rankings, position-by-position. At quarterback, the Jets have been bottom-feeders for the most part in recent years.

While it's not a top position, Smith, who the Jets traded for this offseason, lands at the No. 26 overall spot.

Included in the six players Smith is ranked below Smith is Malik Willis (No. 30), who is slated to start for the New York's AFC East rival in the Miami Dolphins in 2026. In addition, PFF named four other quarterbacks beyond 32 as "honorable mentions" that Smith outranks.

PFF's breakdown on Smith at No. 26 can be found below:

Smith returns to the team that drafted him in 2013, looking to bounce back in 2026. Saddled with poor offensive line play in Las Vegas and without Brock Bowers for much of the season because of injury, Smith was one of the NFL’s worst quarterbacks after a successful three-year run as Seattle’s starter.

Smith certainly felt the effects of Las Vegas’ decimated offensive line, and the negative plays quickly piled up. He led the NFL with 17 interceptions and 55 sacks taken during the 2025 regular season. His decision-making was often questionable as he tried to avoid pressure, but a move to New York could alleviate that issue. The Jets’ offensive line was the healthiest unit in football last season, ranking ninth in PFF pass-blocking grade and 15th in pressure rate allowed.

This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: Jets' Geno Smith not at bottom of PFF's QB rankings ahead of 2026

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