ESPN NFL draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. dropped his second mock draft ahead of this week's scouting combine in Indianapolis, and he threw a couple of curveballs at the New York Jets.

ESPN analyst suggests that Jets GM Darren Mougey could go in any direction with the No. 2 pick of the 2026 NFL Draft

The New York Jets made a bold decision to trade Quinnen Williams last offseason, and it's paid off in a big

Kirk Cousins was the backup of Michael Penix Jr. with the Atlanta Falcons last season. Penix's knee injury in November paved the way for Cousins to take the starting job. He started eight games and posted a 5-3 record while throwing for 1,721 yards, 10 touchdowns and five interceptions.

The New York Jets have their work cut out for them to fix a roster that went 3-14 last season. Fixing the secondary will be a top priority.

Aaron Glenn will take over the play calling on defense for the New York Jets this season after a dismal debut with the club as head coach.

Justin Fields is still on the New York Jets' roster following his struggles in the 2025 season. However, the quarterback's future with the franchise is still unclear heading into the offseason.

NFL Mock Draft 2026 sees struggling teams like the New York Jets and Arizona Cardinals securing top picks, while playoff teams fill in for later slots. ESPN’s analyst predicts key prospects like Dillon Thieneman for the Minnesota Vikings and Blake Miller for the Los Angeles Rams,