We are less than one week away before the New York Jets are on the clock with the No. 7 overall pick in a 2025 NFL draft that is crucial for the future of the franchise.
The Jets have a grand total of eight picks in the draft, including at least one in every round but the seventh. The Jets also have a pair of selections in the fifth and sixth rounds.
With a new regime led by head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey, there are numerous ways New York could go, especially considering Glenn comes from the Detroit Lions school of taking the best players and not always drafting by need.
With the offensive side of the ball being the weaker link right now, we believe the Jets will lean into offense early on before making a run on defensive players from Day 3 on. Here’s our latest seven-round mock draft for New York that features a trade up for a quarterback.
Jets 7-round NFL mock draft
Round 1, Pick 7: OT Will Campbell, LSU
The Jets have Olu Fashanu on one side and Chukwuma Okorafor, but the jury is still out on Fashanu and Okorafor quit on his team in 2024, which makes him a wild card this season.
Knowing that, the Jets add arguably the best offensive tackle in this class in Campbell and that will hopefully shore up both tackle spots for many years to come.
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Scouting report (Lance Zierlein, NFL.com): “Athletic left tackle prospect who’s durable and battle-tested but has elements of high risk, high reward in his game. Campbell is a thumping run blocker who can clear out B-gaps with forceful down blocks and displace base blocks with his “strike and run” technique. He struggles to win laterally, though. He will lunge and miss against stunts and movement. Campbell operates with good athleticism and agility in pass protection but is way too leaky against inside moves. He has a jarring, heavy punch and can latch in to control the rep. However, he has short arms and when he’s beaten to first action, the footwork and technique go out the window, forcing him to scramble and survive to save the pocket. His play is determined, spirited and aggressive, which works in his favor, but Campbell must learn to vary his pass-set technique and operate with optimal hand timing in order to thrive at tackle instead of being moved to guard.”
Round 1, Pick 32: QB Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss – *TRADE*
- Jets get: Pick Nos. 32 (Jaxson Dart), 96
- Eagles get: Pick Nos. 42, 73
Per the NFL draft trade value chart, this proposed deal has a difference of one point, so it checks out as a realistic trade. The Jets move back into the first round and get their quarterback, while the Eagles move back 10 spots and up 23 in the third round.
The Jets signed Justin Fields to a two-year deal in free agency, but he is anything but guaranteed to be the long-term answer in New York. An ascending prospect, Dart can sit behind Fields for a year or two to hone his skills, with the hope he takes over by 2027, at the latest, and proves to be the long-term solution Gang Green needs.
Scouting report (Keith Sanchez, The Draft Network): “Overall, Dart’s appeal as a prospect stems from the combination of his natural physical tools, athleticism, and arm talent. He has some of the most impressive throws of any quarterback in this upcoming draft, showcasing his true upside and arm strength. However, he must improve his effectiveness and decision-making when throwing the football in high-pressure moments against competition that may be greater than or equal to his own team.”
Round 3, Pick 96 (from PHI): WR Tre Harris, Ole Miss
Losing Davante Adams in free agency has left the Jets very short at wide receiver, and their need at the position could become even more dire if they decide to move on from Allen Lazard, which remains a possibility even after his restructure. Even if Lazard stays, the Jets still need more help.
Adding Harris not only gives a possible long-term running mate for Garrett Wilson and another weapon for Fields now, he also has familiarity with Dart, who threw him the rock in college. Having a familiar face could help Dart acclimate better.
Scouting report (Kyle Crabbs, The 33rd Team): “Harris projects best as a big-bodied Z-receiver in the NFL. He thrives running the vertical routes, and although he possesses the physicality to play through press as an X-receiver, his ability to play through contact at the top of routes in isolation will need to see his route running improved. Harris can ultimately develop into an isolation X receiver, but in the immediate sense, his impact is likely to come with more room to work off the line of scrimmage and attack teams vertically.”
Round 4, Pick 110: CB Dorian Strong, Virginia Tech
The Jets replaced D.J. Reed, who departed in free agency for the Detroit Lions, with Brandon Stephens, who is coming off a down year and is hardly a lock to become an effective starter in New York.
Strong has the athleticism and instincts to be a difference-maker on the boundary at the next level and is a strong run defender. He’d be an excellent complement to Sauce Gardner and Michael Carter.
Scouting report (Ryan Fowler, The Draft Network): “Overall, Strong has consistently showcased the ability to shut down opposing wideouts in man situations and is a player who touts many of the tools teams eye in a potential starter within a secondary.”
Round 5, Pick 145: S R.J. Mickens, Clemson
The Jets are currently slated to start Tony Adams and Andre Cisco at safety, but both players are on one-year deals. It goes without saying the Jets should be looking for a more permanent solution.
Mickens could be that guy. The Clemson product will do his best work in the box at the next level, but will need some development. Sitting behind Cisco and Adams for one season is an ideal situation for Mickens.
Scouting report (Kyle Crabbs, The 33rd Team): “Mickens projects as a traditional box/strong safety at the NFL level. He should be regarded as a potential developmental starter who will need to be limited in how often he’s asked to defend larger areas of grass or play in isolation.”
Round 5, Pick 162: DT Ty Robinson, Nebraska
The run of defensive players continues, which Aaron Glenn will love. New York is lacking a long-term starter next to Quinnen Williams, so look for the team to address that at some point in this year’s draft.
Robinson is an intriguing prospect who can play both inside and out and shows the chops to be an effective pass-rusher at the next level. And, with his ability to play against the run, he can be a true three-down defender.
Scouting report (Keith Sanchez, The Draft Network): “Robinson possesses many of the physical tools NFL defenses covet in a defensive lineman. With a few fine-tuned adjustments — improving his pad level and developing a more detailed pass-rush strategy — Robinson has the potential to be a well-rounded and highly impactful contributor at the next level, excelling against both the run and the pass.”
Round 6, Pick 186: G/T Logan Brown, Kansas
Lest we forget, the Jets lost a pair of veteran tackles in Tyron Smith and Morgan Moses, so the team could stand to add yet another in this draft.
Brown wouldn’t just check the tackle box, though, as experts believe he could play guard at the next level, too. He could serve as versatile depth in Year 1 before hopefully becoming a starting-caliber player by 2026.
Scouting report (Kyle Crabbs, The 33rd Team): “Brown projects as a developmental starter, preferably for a wide zone system. The pillars of attacking every snap would diminish how raw he is as a pass protector and allow him to lean on his athletic strengths and dynamic ability coming out of the blocks. He should be considered a depth player for at least his rookie season as he collects more seasoning and refinement.
Round 6, Pick 207: LB Smael Mondon Jr., Georgia
The Jets were able to retain Jamien Sherwood but cut C.J. Mosley, which leaves the team with an uncertain situation at linebacker.
The Georgia product is used to playing top-notch competition, which will help him in the NFL. Mondon Jr. will need some development for sure and will likely serve as a special teams contributor, at best, in 2025, but his coverage and run defense skills make him a possible three-down linebacker.
Scouting report (Lance Zierlein, NFL.com): “Mondon is physical and can run. He’s quick to flow downhill and challenge blocks with good pop. He’s inconsistent to diagnose and flow accurately to his fits, but he has good pursuit speed to range and tackle to the sidelines. He pursues the action with focus and leverage. Mondon becomes tackle-ready quickly in space. He’s effective on passing downs with good coverage and blitz talent. The run game instincts could slow him early in his career, but he’s a battle-tested, three-down option with special teams value and starting potential.”
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