The New York Jets have plenty of needs to address in the 2026 NFL Draft. New York has received below-average contributions at quarterback and wide receiver, traded away superstars in the defensive backfield and along the defensive line,

But, there's only one realistic option, Fernando Mendoza, and the Jets aren't picking first overall. Despite that, ESPN's Ben Solak is urging the Jets to make the bold decision to execute a trade-up at the upcoming NFL Draft to select Mendoza.

The Jets, Browns and Raiders have hope for the offseason. The Giants might even field a playoff contender in 2026, if all goes right.

The New York Jets have signed multiple players including former Los Angeles Rams draft pick Ochaun Mathis ahead of Week 16.

Entering NFL Draft season, the USC Trojans have announced select players will declare for the 2026 NFL Draft. For wide receiver Makai Lemon, who has not announced his plans, a new mock draft could make him an immediate impact player on the East Coast.

Mendoza just led the Hoosiers to their first outright Big Ten Championship in 80 years after upsetting Ohio State in the title game. The undefeated 13-0 Hoosiers enter the College Football Playoff as the No. 1 seed. Mendoza is beginning to establish himself as the likely top pick in the 2026 NFL draft.

Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love declared for the 2026 NFL draft and chose to forgo his senior season on Tuesday.