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The New York Jets are currently one of two teams with multiple top-20 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, but many expect them to move up even further from their second spot at No. 16. A new idea has them working with the New Orleans Saints to move up and select star receiver Jordyn Tyson at No. 8.
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After likely addressing their edge-rushing needs at No. 2, the Jets "need to come out of the draft with a starting wide receiver," per Zack Rosenblatt of 'The Athletic.' Without an exciting option at No. 16, Rosenblatt has them moving up to No. 8 to take Tyson before either the Kansas City Chiefs or New York Giants potentially get the opportunity.
"The Jets need to come out of this draft with a starting wide receiver," Rosenblatt wrote. "They own the 16th pick — but the way the wind is blowing, it feels increasingly unlikely one of the top two receivers (Carnell Tate or Jordyn Tyson) makes it that far. Jumping to No. 8 was an easy decision since the Jets have an extra second-rounder to spare — and this was a perfect spot to grab Tyson ahead of the Chiefs, Giants and Dolphins, who all might be targeting a wideout. Tyson feels like a perfect complement to Garrett Wilson as a big-bodied, athletic outside receiver who should step in right away as the No. 2 on the depth chart."
Tyson was viewed by many as the No. 1 receiver of the class during the 2025 college football season, but an underwhelming, injury-riddled season knocked him down a few pegs. He was quiet for most of the pre-draft process before showing up for receiving drills at Arizona State's Pro Day .
While the Jets still have significant quarterback concerns, their receiving corps is also a big question mark. They ranked dead last with 2,784 receiving yards and tied the Tennessee Titans with an NFL-low 15 touchdowns in 2025.
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