Jets Predicted to Make Heisman Favorite Their New Franchise QB in Recent Mock Draft

While it's going to take a lot to finally get the organization as a whole on track a recent mock draft has suggested a move that could go a long way toward at least fixing one of the team's problems.

In his latest mock draft, Athlon Sports' Luke Easterling predicted that the Jets would use the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to select Oregon quarterback Dante Moore.

Moore's first season as the Ducks' starting QB couldn't be going much better.

The team is 5-0 and holds a road win over Penn State (which sounded a lot more impressive when it happened). Moore has thrown for 1210 yards and 14 touchdowns with just one interception while completing 74.6% of his passes.

His impressive performances and the team's success currently have him listed as the betting favorite to win the Heisman.

His play could potentially also see him become the first player off the board in April.

The Jets will certainly be looking for a QB they can be confident in when it comes time for them to make their first selection in the 2026 draft as Justin Fields simply hasn't proven that he's the guy.

However, the Jets are probably going to be stuck with Fields next season anyway as he carries $22 million in dead cap space if the Jets release him during the 2026 offseason.

That could make Moore a great fit for the Jets.

Moore will still only be 20 years old during the next NFL Draft and 21 at the start of the 2026 season. He also only played in nine games as a freshman and then threw eight passes as a sophomore.

That could mean whichever team drafts him will need to wait a little while before making Moore their starter. The lengthy struggles of the Jets could be a bit troublesome when it comes to that approach, but having a veteran QB they can't get rid of might make it a bit easier for them to be patient.

The Jets a rough history with drafting QBs, but they may find themselves hoping Moore can break the curse during the 2026 NFL Draft.