Breaking: Jets set to Strike Gold in NFL Draft: Edge Rushing Star Headed to New York
If there is one positive to take from the New York Jets getting drubbed by the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, it’s that they moved up in the 2025 NFL draft order because of it.
With the Jets sitting at just 4-12, many fans’ focus is on the draft. They now sit at No. 7 overall in the first round, jumping ahead of the Las Vegas Raiders. and moving up one spot from last weekend.
Here is an updated four-round mock draft with the new order.
Round 1, Pick 7 – DE Abdul Carter, Penn State Nittany Lions
With the two top quarterbacks still expected to be gone by the time that New York is on the clock, going best player available and banking on free agency to address the potential need for a passer seems like the better bet.
Carter is yet another extremely fun pass rusher to come from the Nittany Lions. He has 11 sacks and 22 TFL this year, both of which lead the Big 10.
This is a huge need for the team this offseason and Carter would pretty much erase it.
Round 2, Pick 38 – CB Jahdae Barron, Texas Longhorns
D.J. Reed has been the Jets’ best corner at times this season and will be gone after free agency, opening up a hole next to Sauce Gardner.
Round 3, Pick 94 (from Detroit Lions) – S Nick Emmanwori, South Carolina Gamecocks
Cornerback isn’t the only need in the secondary as New York’s safeties have also underperformed.
Emmanwori is a versatile defensive back that is solid against both the run and in coverage. He can also play both safety positions and even slip into the nickel at times.
The 6-foot-3, 227-pound defender has had at least 70 tackles in each of his three collegiate seasons. He also has had four interceptions in this campaign alone with two of them being brought back for touchdowns.
Finally moving over to the offensive side of the ball, tight end is the spot that is going to need the most help. That is, unless they decide to trade away Davante Adams if Aaron Rodgers departs.
Gadsden has serious potential as a receiving threat. With only two real, healthy campaigns in college, he has 2,000 career receiving yads and 14 touchdowns.
