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The New York Jets brought the Aaron Rodgers era to an end during the 2025 NFL offseason after two disappointing seasons. The 41-year-old was released as the team's new brain trust of Aaron Glenn and Darren Mougey sought a younger alternative at quarterback.
The Jets found their 2025 starter in Justin Fields, who they signed to a two-year, $40 million contract with $30 million guaranteed in free agency.
Now, New York will be tasked with building their roster around Fields. The Jets seem likely to use the 2025 NFL draft to do that while placing an emphasis on adding weapons around their young quarterback and improving the team's blocking at right tackle.
Here's a look at what the Jets could do with their eight selections in the 2025 NFL draft.
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The Jets seem increasingly likely to take an offensive player with the seventh pick. More specifically, Will Campbell, Armand Membou and Tyler Warren are rumored to be the team's top three options with its first-round pick, per ESPN's Rich Cimini.
Campbell and Membou are more likely to be off the board than Warren, who generated 104 catches for 1,233 yards and eight touchdowns during his final season at Penn State. The 6-6, 256-pound tight end has a good combination of size, athleticism and production that should make him a high-quality mismatch weapon at the NFL level. He would give Fields a big-time middle-of-the-field weapon and help replace the departed Tyler Conklin.
If the Jets don't take a right tackle in the first round, they may take one in the second round. They lost Morgan Moses in free agency, so they have a big hole to fill on that side of the line.
Trapilo was a four-year starter at Boston College and has room to add mass to his huge 6-8, 316-pound frame. He profiles as a plug-and-play right tackle, and Glenn will value bulking up in the trenches after witnessing the success the Detroit Lions had doing so during his four years with the team.
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Davante Adams signed with the Los Angeles Rams in free agency. That leaves the Jets in need of a starting receiver to complement Garrett Wilson, who has posted three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons to begin his career.
Bech is coming off a career-best 62 catches, 1,036 receiving yards and nine touchdowns with the Horned Frogs in 2024. The smooth playmaker was the MVP of the Senior Bowl and performed well in the positional drills at the 2025 NFL combine. He may not have the speed or separation skills needed to be a No. 1 wide-out, but he profiles as a competitive, versatile No. 2 receiver and should help take attention away from Wilson and Warren.
Signing Fields won't preclude the Jets from selecting a quarterback. They may wait until Day 3 to add depth to the position group, and landing a high-floor prospect like Howard would be a good move.
Howard is a steady, accurate and tough quarterback who led Ohio State to a national championship in his lone season with the school. He completed 73% of his passes for 4,010 yards, 35 touchdowns and 10 interceptions for the Buckeyes while flashing functional mobility. The 23-year-old could develop into a solid, game-managing starter at the NFL level and should at least be a high-floor backup.
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Both Javon Kinlaw and Solomon Thomas left the Jets in free agency. The team added Derrick Nnadi to the fold but could still use the draft to add depth and upside to their defensive line.
Caldwell is a well-built nose tackle who carries 332 pounds on his 6-2 frame. He didn't log a sack during his lone season at Oregon but racked up 8.5 across two seasons at Houston. He has enough strength and power needed to be an effective bull rusher, so he could become a three-down player at the NFL level. If not, he will still provide value as a hard-to-move run stuffer.
New York has a good running back rotation in Breece Hall, Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis, but they could stand to add another explosive playmaker to the group.
Smith began his career as a receiver at Miami before converting to running back for his lone season at SMU. The 5-10, 194-pounder proved a capable workhorse, generating 1,332 yards and 14 touchdowns on 235 carries while recording a career-high 39 receptions. His dual-threat ability should allow him to develop into a quality complement to Hall, and he also has relatively little tread on the tires given he spent just one season as a running back.
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Hassanein was the heart and soul of Boise State's defense en route to a College Football Playoff appearance last season. He generated 22 sacks over his final two college seasons and developed a reputation as a strong, high-motor edge-setter for the Broncos.
Hassanein has only played football competitively since 2019, so he is still developing his instincts. The Jets can let him do that as a backup behind Will McDonald and Jermaine Johnson.
The Jets signed Andre Cisco in free agency to play free safety, but they could stand to add depth at the position.
Wohler (6-2, 213 pounds) thrived in run support at Wisconsin and should be a downhill playmaker at the NFL level. His coverage skills aren't as strong thanks to his lack of top-end speed, but he should still have a chance to develop into a solid box safety while providing the Jets a quality special teams presence.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Jets mock draft: New York lands mid-round QB, takes TE Tyler Warren
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The Jets found their 2025 starter in Justin Fields, who they signed to a two-year, $40 million contract with $30 million guaranteed in free agency.
Now, New York will be tasked with building their roster around Fields. The Jets seem likely to use the 2025 NFL draft to do that while placing an emphasis on adding weapons around their young quarterback and improving the team's blocking at right tackle.
Here's a look at what the Jets could do with their eight selections in the 2025 NFL draft.
2025 NFL MOCK DRAFT: Grok AI predicts the entire first round
New York Jets 7-round mock draft
Round 1, Pick 7: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
The Jets seem increasingly likely to take an offensive player with the seventh pick. More specifically, Will Campbell, Armand Membou and Tyler Warren are rumored to be the team's top three options with its first-round pick, per ESPN's Rich Cimini.
Campbell and Membou are more likely to be off the board than Warren, who generated 104 catches for 1,233 yards and eight touchdowns during his final season at Penn State. The 6-6, 256-pound tight end has a good combination of size, athleticism and production that should make him a high-quality mismatch weapon at the NFL level. He would give Fields a big-time middle-of-the-field weapon and help replace the departed Tyler Conklin.
Round 2, Pick 42: Ozzy Trapilo, OT, Boston College
If the Jets don't take a right tackle in the first round, they may take one in the second round. They lost Morgan Moses in free agency, so they have a big hole to fill on that side of the line.
Trapilo was a four-year starter at Boston College and has room to add mass to his huge 6-8, 316-pound frame. He profiles as a plug-and-play right tackle, and Glenn will value bulking up in the trenches after witnessing the success the Detroit Lions had doing so during his four years with the team.
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Round 3, Pick 73: Jack Bech, WR, TCU
Davante Adams signed with the Los Angeles Rams in free agency. That leaves the Jets in need of a starting receiver to complement Garrett Wilson, who has posted three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons to begin his career.
Bech is coming off a career-best 62 catches, 1,036 receiving yards and nine touchdowns with the Horned Frogs in 2024. The smooth playmaker was the MVP of the Senior Bowl and performed well in the positional drills at the 2025 NFL combine. He may not have the speed or separation skills needed to be a No. 1 wide-out, but he profiles as a competitive, versatile No. 2 receiver and should help take attention away from Wilson and Warren.
Round 4, Pick 110: Will Howard, QB, Ohio State
Signing Fields won't preclude the Jets from selecting a quarterback. They may wait until Day 3 to add depth to the position group, and landing a high-floor prospect like Howard would be a good move.
Howard is a steady, accurate and tough quarterback who led Ohio State to a national championship in his lone season with the school. He completed 73% of his passes for 4,010 yards, 35 touchdowns and 10 interceptions for the Buckeyes while flashing functional mobility. The 23-year-old could develop into a solid, game-managing starter at the NFL level and should at least be a high-floor backup.
NFL MOCK DRAFT 2025: Projecting landing spots for every QB
Round 5, Pick 145: Jamaree Caldwell, DT, Oregon
Both Javon Kinlaw and Solomon Thomas left the Jets in free agency. The team added Derrick Nnadi to the fold but could still use the draft to add depth and upside to their defensive line.
Caldwell is a well-built nose tackle who carries 332 pounds on his 6-2 frame. He didn't log a sack during his lone season at Oregon but racked up 8.5 across two seasons at Houston. He has enough strength and power needed to be an effective bull rusher, so he could become a three-down player at the NFL level. If not, he will still provide value as a hard-to-move run stuffer.
Round 5, Pick 162: Brashard Smith, RB, SMU
New York has a good running back rotation in Breece Hall, Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis, but they could stand to add another explosive playmaker to the group.
Smith began his career as a receiver at Miami before converting to running back for his lone season at SMU. The 5-10, 194-pounder proved a capable workhorse, generating 1,332 yards and 14 touchdowns on 235 carries while recording a career-high 39 receptions. His dual-threat ability should allow him to develop into a quality complement to Hall, and he also has relatively little tread on the tires given he spent just one season as a running back.
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Round 6, Pick 186: Ahmed Hassanein, EDGE, Boise State
Hassanein was the heart and soul of Boise State's defense en route to a College Football Playoff appearance last season. He generated 22 sacks over his final two college seasons and developed a reputation as a strong, high-motor edge-setter for the Broncos.
Hassanein has only played football competitively since 2019, so he is still developing his instincts. The Jets can let him do that as a backup behind Will McDonald and Jermaine Johnson.
Round 6, Pick 207: Hunter Wohler, S, Wisconsin
The Jets signed Andre Cisco in free agency to play free safety, but they could stand to add depth at the position.
Wohler (6-2, 213 pounds) thrived in run support at Wisconsin and should be a downhill playmaker at the NFL level. His coverage skills aren't as strong thanks to his lack of top-end speed, but he should still have a chance to develop into a solid box safety while providing the Jets a quality special teams presence.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Jets mock draft: New York lands mid-round QB, takes TE Tyler Warren
Continue reading...
