Most people assume the New York Jets will draft a quarterback early in the 2026 NFL Draft. And on the surface, it makes sense.
Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza has emerged as a legitimate high-end first-round talent. Alabama’s Ty Simpson is widely viewed as a top prospect as well. Oregon’s Dante Moore could insert himself into that tier if he declares. The names are there, and so too is the need, of course.
But what if the Jets don’t go that route? What if Aaron Glenn, Darren Mougey, and this new regime simply aren’t sold on this year’s quarterback class?