
Throughout the offseason, NewYorkJets.com reporters Eric Allen, Ethan Greenberg and Randy Lange will give their responses to a series of questions regarding the Jets.
Today's question: What is the potential landscape for the Jets with the No. 7 overall pick?
EA: The closer we get to the draft, the more likely it seems that Miami quarterback Cam Ward, Colorado athlete Travis Hunter and Penn State edge Abdul Carter will go No. 1 to Tennessee, No. 2 to Cleveland and No. 3 to the Giants, respectively. Although running backs typically take a backseat to other premium positions in the draft, Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty is a dynamite prospect and there seems to be consensus that he will be a top 10 selection. If Jeanty doesn't go to New England (No. 4), Jacksonville (No. 5) or the Raiders (No. 6), then it's possible Jets GM Darren Mougey would get a lot of calls at No. 7. With Derek Carr's shoulder ailment and the uncertainty surrounding Aaron Rodgers, the Saints (No. 9) and the Steelers (No. 21) could be looking to make moves at QB. Will they sit tight or work the phones in Round 1? If the Jets stay at No. 7, T, DT, TE or WR feels like the play. If Michigan DT Mason Graham and LSU T Will Campbell are gone, the landscape could include Missouri T Armand Membou, Penn State TE Tyler Warren and Arizona WR Tet McMillan.
EG: The two most popular picks to the Jets in mock drafts have been Penn State TE Tyler Warren and Missouri T Armand Membou, and they could both be available when the Jets are on the clock at No. 7. Barring anything unforeseen, Miami QB Cam Ward, Colorado CB/WR Travis Hunter and, Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter will be off the board in the first five picks, with Michigan DT Mason Graham and LSU T Will Campbell not far behind. Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty is considered a top-three prospect for both NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah and The Athletic's Dane Brugler, but he may not be drafted in the first five picks because of positional value. If Ward goes No. 1 to the Titans, where does Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders go? He could easily be selected before GM Darren Mougey and the Jets are on the clock. Point being that the Jets could be able to draft the best player available on their board and based on need. The Jets' tight ends don't have a lot of experience after the departure of Tyler Conklin in free agency and there's a job to be had at right tackle after Morgan Moses signed with the Patriots. There are always wild cards in the draft, which makes it challenging to forecast (and fun!), but the landscape at No. 7 is projecting to be favorable for the Jets.
See Dane Brugler of The Athletic's top 50 prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft.

No. 2 Travis Hunter, Colorado WR

No. 1 Abdul Carter, Penn State DE

No. 3 Ashton Jeanty, Boise State RB

No. 4 Mason Graham, Michigan DT

No. 6 Jalon Walker, Georgia Edge

No. 8 Will Campbell, LSU OT

No. 17 Armand Membou, Missouri IOL

No. 5 Tyler Warren, Penn State TE

No. 27 Shemar Stewart, Texas A&M Edge

No. 23 Mike Green, Marshall Edge

No. 7 Colston Loveland, Michigan TE

No. 15 Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona WR

No. 10 Cam Ward, Miami QB

No. 13 Jihaad Campbell, Alabama LB

Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden (2) makes the catch against Arizona State defensive back Keith Abney II (1) during the first half in the quarterfinals of a College Football Playoff, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

No. 22 Derrick Harmon, Oregon DT

No. 21 Nick Emmanwori, South Carolina S

No. 12 Will Johnson, Michigan CB

No. 33 Malaki Starks, Georgia S

No. 30 Josh Simmons, Ohio State OT

No. 16 Mykel Williams, Georgia Edge

No. 28 Donovan Ezeiruaku, Boston College Edge

No. 38 Josh Conerly Jr., Oregon OT

No. 14 Tyler Booker, Alabama IOL

No. 18 Kenneth Grant, Michigan DT

No. 19 Kelvin Banks Jr., Texas OT

No. 32 Luther Burden III, Missouri WR

No. 25 Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State WR

North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) runs past Wake Forest linebacker Aiden Hall and defensive back C'Darius Kelley (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

No. 9 Jahdae Barron, Texas CB

No. 26 Walter Nolen, Ole Miss DT

No. 48 Grey Zabel, North Dakota State IOL

No. 35 Mason Taylor, LSU TE

No. 11 Shedeur Sanders, Colorado QB

No. 44 Maxwell Hairston, Kentucky CB

No. 20 James Pearce Jr., Tennessee Edge

Minnesota offensive lineman Aireontae Ersery (69) lines up for play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Penn State, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

No. 37 Carson Schwesinger, UCLA LB


Ohio State defensive lineman Tyleik Williams (91) tries to block a pass from Minnesota quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

No. 49 Elijah Arroyo, Miami (FL) TE

Iowa State wide receiver Jaylin Noel (13) scores on a touchdown reception during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa State won 20-19. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Ohio State defensive lineman JT Tuimoloau plays against Indiana during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)


Iowa State wide receiver Jayden Higgins runs up field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

No. 36 TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State RB


No. 31 Donovan Jackson, Ohio State IOL

No. 41 Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss QB

Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough (9) looks to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
RL: GM Darren Mougey and HC Aaron Glenn may be new to their Jets roles, but they know all about the "Best Available Athlete" theory. They'd rather take the BAA at No. 7 on Day 1 of the draft next week than force up a player at a position of need. The good thing about this draft for the Jets is that the reported question marks and volatility among the teams ahead of them give the Green & White's new team at the top a great opportunity. Many draft watchers see them hitching up with Missouri's Armand Membou to potentially plug into RT. Do the Jets covet Penn State TE Tyler Warren? He may well be there when they pick. They also can use a top-rank interior DL and Michigan's Mason Graham could be available — assuming the Jaguars at No. 5 don't pick him off first. Arizona WR Tet McMillan figures to be in the Jets' neighborhood on draft night. And might they rate QB Shedeur Sanders higher than other teams? If the Colorado lightning rod gets past the Browns at No. 2, he could be another name high on the Jets' value board. Whether Mougey and Glenn sit tight at 7 or go on the move up or down Round 1, a top athlete who could skillfully fill a need should be there for them.