Jets Predicted to Make Key Trade on NFL Draft Night

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With the 2026 NFL Draft just three weeks away, the New York Jets are expected to be very active on the first night as they look to rebuild under second-year head coach Aaron Glenn. The Jets own two first-round picks in this year's draft, and a new mock draft predicts they will make a key trade during the opening round.

Why it matters

The Jets are coming off a disappointing season and are hoping to quickly turn things around with a strong draft class. Their two first-round picks give them plenty of flexibility to either add top talent or potentially trade up or down the board to address their roster needs.

The details

The 2026 NFL Draft will take place over three days, with the first round kicking off on Thursday, April 23 at 8 p.m. in Pittsburgh. The Jets will be one of the teams to watch closely, as they look to capitalize on their two first-round selections to improve their roster.

• The 2026 NFL Draft will be held from April 23-25.
• The first round will take place on Thursday, April 23 at 8 p.m.

What’s next

All eyes will be on the Jets' two first-round picks on draft night as they look to make a key move to improve their roster.