NY Jets GM Darren Mougey was heralded for his work in the 2025 NFL Draft. First-round RT Armand Membou has had some highlight reps in an up-and-down start, second-round TE Mason Taylor will be an instant starter, and New York's two fourth-rounders in WR Arian Smith and S Malachi Moore have both flashed in the preseason.
Mougey ended this draft by using two fifth-round picks on players from Miami in linebacker Francisco Mauigoa and defensive end Tyler Baron. Mougey traded up to acquire Baron, a sign that the Jets were very interested in the former Tennessee transfer's potential.