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New York Jets finally find their franchise QB, give Garrett Wilson a partner in crime in latest 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft 
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The New York Jets are an organization that is in desperate need of an identity. Head coach Aaron Glenn inherited a very difficult situation, and he is tasked with finding the team's starting quarterback and overhauling a roster in desperate need of talent. That is why the 2026 NFL Draft class is going to be such an important one for this regime.

The goal in the latest seven-round 2026 NFL mock draft was to find that signal caller of the future, continue to put talent around him, and find answers for the biggest holes on the Jets roster. That was accomplished during the mock draft, with a lot of draft capital available. This could be the turning point that the Jets needed.

Round 1, Pick 1: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana 

There is a heavy debate at the top of the quarterback class, and which one the Jets would prefer. Mendoza looks like your traditional pocket passer at 6-5 and 225 pounds, while also having enough functional athleticism to make some plays inside the pocket. The former Cal signal caller brings a really impressive floor as a modern pocket passer. 

Round 2, Pick 33: Chris Bell, WR, Louisville 

At 6-1.5 and 227 pounds, Bell is an impressively built wide receiver who is outstanding after the catch. His acceleration is uncommon for the position, as is his hip fluidity. Bell has the upside to become one of the better all-around weapons in the NFL. 

Round 4, Pick 101: Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo 

A big safety at over 6-3 and 209 pounds, McNeil-Warren does some of his best work in the box. The Toledo standout is also much better in pass coverage than many would anticipate, which could allow him to become the third straight Top-100 selections from the school. 

Round 6, Pick 178: Kenyatta Jackson Jr., EDGE, Ohio State

From a body type of explosiveness perspective, Jackson has a lot of tools to develop. He has never taken a massive step with Ohio State, or else he would be going much earlier. This is a future play with some long-term upside. 

Round 6, Pick 186: Rene Konga, DT, Louisville 

At over 6-4 and 300 pounds, Konga is an exceptionally fleet mover from the interior. The former Rutgers transfer has some legitimate penetration upside and should only get better with more and more experience. 

Round 6, Pick 202: Kyle Louis, LB, Pittsburgh 

From a size perspective, Louis is not going to blow anyone away. He has the size, versatility, and range to at least find a role on the next level, while also contributing on special teams. 

Round 6, Pick 208: Le’Veon Moss, RB, Texas A&M 

If not for some durability concerns, Moss probably goes quite a bit higher. He’s a very angry runner with the natural instincts, vision, and contact balance to create hidden yardage. Moss should be able to help in short yardage if nothing else. 

Round 7, Pick 236: Aamil Wagner, OT, Notre Dame 

Wagner has the size, length, and experience to find a backup role on the next level. He’s a bit limited from a flexibility and core strength perspective, so there may be a bit of a limited ceiling here. 

Round 7, Pick 254: Eric Rivers, WR, Georgia Tech 

The former FIU speedster has quietly made some big plays for Georgia Tech as part of a pretty game passing attack. He’s a smaller pass catcher at 5-11 and 180 pounds, but Rivers has enough impact in space to create some explosive plays when the opportunities are out there. 

Round 7, Pick 255: Theo Melin Öhrström, TE, Texas A&M 

While he isn’t used much in the passing game for the Aggies (13 receptions for 105 yards and a touchdown in 2025), Öhrström is a massive tight end at 6-6 and 257 pounds, with interesting movement skills and upside to tap into. It’s a cliche that isn’t always true, but there is a legitimate argument that Öhrström’s best football is firmly in front of him.

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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