If you had to pick one decision the Jets made in this year’s draft that was questionable, it was moving up 18 spots in the fourth round to take Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik. On the surface, it seemed unnecessary to move up to get Klubnik at pick No.

Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey was the second overall pick, giving the pass rush an immediate boost. The Jets took Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq 16th overall and then traded back into the first round to select Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. at No. 30 — both playmakers for the offense.

The New York Jets added to their quarterback room by selecting Cade Klubnik in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL draft, but it sounds like veteran starter Geno Smith could be in for more than a one-year stint with the team.

Former NFL scout Bucky Brooks picks the teams that helped themselves the most and a few that helped themselves the least.

Browns, Cowboys impress; Rams, Vikings take too many risks originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Las Vegas Raiders opened the 2026 NFL Draft with the easy pick.