Jets urged to double-dip in NFL Draft at one position to help Garrett Wilson

After a rough 2025 season and an active free agency, there are a few clear needs for the Jets on both sides of the ball that should be addressed in the 2026 NFL Draft.

With picks at second, 16th, 33rd, and 44th overall, the Jets should be able to land plenty of instant-impact help. When it comes to aiding Garrett Wilson on offense, the early picks and those down the board should be a big help.

Ben Solak of ESPN believes this year is the time to help the offense, and specifically, the wide receiver room. He is urging the Jets to draft "several" wide receivers in the 2026 draft, as getting help alongside Wilson is a must for the Jets this year.

Jets urged to double-dip at WR in NFL Draft

"The bottom line: Pick several receivers while letting the defensive board come to you," Solak writes for the Jets draft plan.

While edge looks to be a near-lock with the No. 2 overall pick, wide receiver is something the Jets could look to address at any of their picks throughout the rest of the draft.

On Day 3, the Jets own the 103rd, 140th, 179th, 228th, and 242nd picks. Solak's urging for the Jets likely would mean that Darren Mougey and Aaron Glenn target a WR on Days 1 and 2, and another WR or two on Day 3.

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Looking at the 2026 draft class, Carnell Tate, Jordyn Tyson, Makai Lemon, Denzel Boston, KC Concepcion, and Omar Cooper Jr. seem to be the most likely Round 1 options for the Jets.

There are plenty of interesting options down the board as well in Zachariah Branch and Chris Bell, but the Jets should also be looking at WR on Day 3 for some depth in the receiver room.

Wilson is a good number one, but Adonai Mitchell and the rest of the receiver room aren't nearly good enough to stop the Jets from taking a few extra swings at WR.

The Jets adding multiple wide receivers in this year's draft class isn't a bad idea at all, especially with this year's WR class being as good as it is.

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