Through 6 games, an update on the
@nyjets 2026 Draft Class:
Rd 1, No. 2: David Bailey: 5 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, 6 TFL, 8 QB hits, 1 PD, 30 tackles and 4 drawn holding calls is tied for a leauge high. AFC Defensive Player of the Week after Browns win.
Rd 1, No. 16: TE Kenyon Sadiq: 15 receptions, 158 yards (10.5) and 1 TD. 1st rookie TE in Jets history to record a rush and receiving TD in the same season. Became the 9th TE to record 100+ receiving yards in a single game within their first 3 career games since the merger. Pepsi Rookie of the Week after game vs. Lions.
Rd 1, No. 30: WR Omar Cooper Jr.: Became just the 3rd Jet in franchise history since the merger to record a 100-yard receiving game in just his second career game. Immediately flashed in 1 drive vs. Titans. Current nominee for Pepsi ROW.
Rd 2, No. 50: D'Angelo Ponds: Missed camp with a calf strain. Has appeared in 4 games and totaled 46 snaps (33 defensive).
Rd 4, No. 103 Overall DT Darrell Jackson: 15 tackles, 2 QB hits, 2 PDs, 1 sack. Just recorded a QB hit for the second straight week, becoming the 3rd Jets rookie interior lineman to log a QB hit in consecutive games since 2016. 149 defensive snaps, 26 on teams.
Rd. 4, No. 110 Overall QB Cade Klubnik: Earned the No. 2 job with a strong preseason. Great situation, getting reps in practice and learning from a veteran with a cool, steady hand.
Rd 6, No. 188 G Anez Cooper and S VJ Payne Rd 7, No. 228: Cooper sustained a shoulder injury vs. Giants in preseason and Payne had a bone bruise in camp. Both are on reserve/injured designated for return list.