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Jets trade up to No. 1 to select franchise QB in ESPN mock draft
In ESPN's newest mock draft created by Matt Miller, the New York Jets trade up to the first overall pick to select their franchise quarterback.
The Titans are in line to land the No. 1 pick for the second straight year, but they no longer need a QB. How would that impact the top 10?
It's no secret that the New York Jets have struggled to find a franchise quarterback, and some around the NFL feel they could make a hasty decision to rectify that in the 2026 draft.
The New York Jets are paying extra-close attention to potential 2026 NFL draft quarterbacks Ty Simpson and Fernando Mendoza.
With the current 2026 NFL Draft order projecting the Tennessee Titans and New York Giants in the top two picks, things could get interesting for QB-hungry teams. That's because the Titans (Cam Ward) and Giants (Jaxson Dart) have their quarterbacks of the future. So could they trade down?
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Every QB-desperate team's offseason plan: Draft the next NFL superstar or sign, trade for a veteran?
Looking back to last offseason, the Seahawks strategically traded away veteran Geno Smith and signed Sam Darnold; a move that has allowed them to become contenders in the NFC. The Vikings elected to empower J.J. McCarthy rather than re-sign Darnold, which has negatively altered the course of that franchise.
ESPN's latest NFL mock draft for 2026 has the Titans trading back and making two first-round picks this year. Is that haul enough to move off of No. 1 overall?
Still, there is one safeguard in place to help struggling sides obtain quality talent: the NFL Draft. The 2026 NFL Draft features a motley crew of captivating talents, from enticing — if somewhat unknown — QB prospects to high-potential defenders.