New York Jets

Geno Smith→ his ranking

After being a slightly better than a league average quarterback in wins (27-22) over three seasons for the Seattle Seahawks, Smith rarely won games for the Las Vegas Raiders (2-13). His completion rate (67.4%) was reasonable, but he completed 17 passes to opposing defenses while gaining only 6.8 yards per pass attempt. Smith was sacked 55 times (50 in 2024). Over the past four seasons, he fumbled the ball 26 times, with eight miscues being recovered by the defense.

Smith beat the New England Patriots on the road in Week 1 by passing for a season-high 362 yards and one score. Over his 14 starts, he averaged 29.6 passes per game, leading to nine outcomes with fewer than 202 yards passing. His best two fantasy days came in Week 3 (289/3 with five rushing yards) and Week 9 (284/4 with nine rushing yards). Smith gained only 2.7 yards per rush on his 41 carries with no scores.

Despite his dismal outlook, the Jets have rushing and receiving talent at running back, and WR Garrett Wilson should be a full go in Week 1. The addition of two talented players in the first round of this year’s draft (WR Omar Cooper and TE Kenyon Sadig) adds speed and depth to New York’s passing game. WR Adonai Mitchell and TE Mason Taylor also bring upside to the Jets’ offense.

Cade Klubnik→ his ranking

Klubnik went 19-8 over his first two seasons at Clemson, averaging 34.8 passing attempts per game before reaching a peak in 2024 (4,102 combined yards, 43 touchdowns, and just six interceptions). Last year was a step back across the board. His completion rate actually hit a career high (65.6%), but passing yards (2,943), passing touchdowns (16), and rushing yards (94 – 119/463/7 in 2024) all declined sharply, a reflection of both his regression and the Tigers' offensive struggles as a whole.

He operated primarily out of the shotgun in an RPO-heavy system, and while his career yards per rush (2.4) undersells his athleticism, he's shown enough to score 15 times on the ground over the past three seasons. As a passer, he works best getting the ball out quickly into the short and intermediate areas, with a balanced arm that can generate zip or dial back velocity depending on the throw. He's also capable of extending plays with his feet and maintaining accuracy on the move, a legitimate asset at the next level.

The concerns center on what happens when the pocket collapses. Interior pressure gives him real trouble, leading to high, off-target throws on throws that should be completions. His ability to diagnose defenses pre-snap and push the ball down the field consistently are two areas that need development before he can be trusted as a starter. At 6'2" and around 205 lbs., the frame is slightly below what scouts look for in an NFL starting quarterback.

Breece Hall→ his ranking

The pass-catching luster for Hall left the building in 2025 (36/350/1 on 48 targets) despite gaining 9.7 yards per catch with four plays resulting in 20 yards or more (two reached the 40-yard mark). In 2023, the Jets looked his way 95 times in the passing game, leading to 76 catches for 591 yards and four touchdowns.

Hall comes off a career high in rushing attempts (243) and rushing yards (1,065), but touchdowns (4) remain a weakness in his fantasy profile. He also had eight run plays gain at least 20 yards (career-best). Over the past three seasons, Hall finished with 1,585, 1,359, and 1,411 combined yards while ranking 2nd (290.50), 16th (242.90), and 19th (209.70) in fantasy points.

When at his best in 2025, Hall rushed for over 100 yards in four matchups (19/107, 14/113, 18/133/2, and 14/111/1) while gaining over 100 combined yards in three other contests (111, 125, and 119). The Jets had him on the field for 61.1% of their plays, compared to 67.5% in 2024 and 60.6% in 2023.

For multiple weeks last season, Hall was listed on the injury report with knee issues, but he only missed Week 18. The Jets had him on the field for a minimum of 49% of their plays in his 16 starts.

An injury to Braelon Allen in Week 4 narrowed down the Jets' running back rotation last season from three to two players, which probably helped Hall’s overall opportunity. In the early draft season in the National Fantasy Football Championship, Hall ranks 16th at running back with an ADP of 36.

His overall package would be elite in a high-scoring offense, which worked wonders for Priest Holmes in 2002 and 2003 (21 touchdowns over his first 35 NFL starts with the Ravens and Chiefs – 51 scored over his following 30 starts in Kansas City at age 29 and 30).

Hall falls into a wild card category for me this summer. I don’t trust the Jets’ offense to create winning touchdowns or catches for their lead running back, and they will certainly rotate in Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis, leading to sniped fantasy production in all areas.

To be a mid-tier RB2 in 2026, Hall will need to score about 220.00 fantasy points in PPR leagues, requiring about 1,300 combined yards with seven touchdowns and close to 50 catches. Unfortunately, this outlook paints him as only a steady fantasy running back, instead of the difference-maker we expected after his sophomore season in the NFL. I also fear that his lingering knee issue last year may be a hint of a bigger issue down the road.

Braelon Allen→ his ranking

Allen is a rhythm-and-power runner whose best football comes when he leans into his physicality — running through traffic, bouncing off tacklers, and grinding out yards after contact. His problems surface when he tries to compensate with quickness and footwork he doesn't quite have, leading to indecisive moments that stall drives. Embracing his identity as a power back is the clearest path to becoming a reliable NFL contributor. He should hold up well in pass protection.

His Wisconsin resume is substantial (3,494 rushing yards on 597 carries with 35 touchdowns over three seasons), surpassing 100 yards in 21 games. The receiving production (49 catches with 275 yards – 5.6 yards per catch) was limited and largely incidental to his role.

His NFL audition came in flashes. He looked like a genuine threat to Breece Hall's workload in Weeks 2 and 3 of 2024 (7/33/1 with two catches for 23 yards and a score ~ 11/55 with three catches for 13 yards), but the momentum didn't hold. Over his final 14 games, he averaged just 3.3 yards per carry and totaled only 341 combined yards, one touchdown, and 13 catches on 86 touches, a stretch that raised more questions than it answered.

Allen has a dull start to 2025 over four games (18/76/1 with two catches for 17 yards) while being on the field for 58 plays (23.9%), compared to 48 plays (19.8%) by Isaiah Davis. His season ended in Week 4 due to an MCL injury to his left knee that required surgery in late October. His recovery time was expected to be two to three months, giving Allen a clean window to be ready for training camp this summer.

Isaiah Davis→ his ranking

Davis was a workhorse at South Dakota State, absorbing 529 touches over two seasons and producing 3,401 combined yards, 34 touchdowns, and 44 catches. His 2023 efficiency numbers were particularly strong (6.7 yards per rush and 8.7 yards per catch) against FCS competition.

New York's second big-back addition in the 2024 NFL draft, Davis is a patient, physical interior runner with good vision between the tackles. His limitations show up in space, where a 4.57 40-yard dash puts him below the NFL average for the position and limits his upside on outside runs and in the passing game.

His rookie season was a quiet one. He saw just 39 touches total, with 35 of them coming over the final six weeks (26/156/1 with eight catches for 65 yards and another score). Davis finished with 249 combined yards, two touchdowns, and nine catches, averaging 5.8 yards per carry and 8.3 yards per catch. His best outing came in Week 14 (67 combined yards, one touchdown, three catches).

Despite the injury to Braelon Allen in Week 4, Davis had a modest increase in his second season with the Jets (43/236/1 with 21 catches for 186 yards on 28 targets). He continued on the winning path in yards per rush (5.5) and yards per catch (8.9), signaling an intriguing deep sleeper if given a starting opportunity.

Davis was at his best in Week 8 (109 combined yards with five catches on 12 touches) while scoring double-digit fantasy points in two other matchups (9/65/1 and 3/8 with four catches for 52 yards. He missed a golden opportunity to shine in Week 18 (concussion) with Breece Hall out.

Garrett Wilson→ his ranking

Wilson held WR1 form over his first five games (7/95/1, 4/50, 10/84/1, 6/82/1, and 6/71/1) while averaging 9.6 targets and 19.04 fantasy points in PR formats. In his poor showing in Week 6 (3/13 on eight targets) against the Broncos, he picked up a right knee injury that cost him a couple of games. Wilson tried to play through the issue in Week 10, but managed to stay on the field for only 19 plays. Subsequently, the Jets placed him on the injured reserve, ending his year with no need for surgery.

Wilson's three previous seasons with the Jets told a consistent story: reliable volume, inconsistent efficiency, and just enough big games to keep fantasy managers engaged without ever fully delivering.

In 2022, he turned 147 targets into 83 catches for 1,103 yards and four touchdowns, finishing 21st in PPR wide receiver scoring (217.00 points). His 56.5% catch rate was partly a product of the Jets' carousel of poor quarterback play, and his production was feast-or-famine: four genuinely impactful games (8/102/2, 6/115, 5/95/2, and 8/162) offset by seven single-digit fantasy outings (2/41, 3/27, 1/8, 4/24, 2/12, 4/30, and 3/18).

His 2023 season brought career highs in catches (95) and targets (168) despite losing Aaron Rodgers to a Week 1 season-ending injury. Wilson’s yards per reception dropped from 13.3 to 11.0, and he managed only one touchdown over his final 15 games. The Jets gave him double-digit targets nine times, and he reached seven or more catches in eight games while eclipsing 20.00 fantasy points just once (9/111), finishing 26th in PPR scoring at 216.10 points.

2024 was his most productive year. Wilson set career highs in catches (101), yards (1,104), and touchdowns (7) on slightly fewer targets (154). But his yards per catch (10.9) slipped again, and he dropped six balls. Wilson ranked ninth at wide receiver in fantasy points (253.90) in PPR formats, with three impact showings (13/101/1, 8/107/1, and 9/90/2). He gained over 100 yards in two other matchups (5/113 and 7/114) while scoring between 10.00 and 18.50 fantasy points in nine games.

The Jets' top wideout should be active again this year while doing most of his damage over the first two levels of defenses. He has a much better feel as a WR2 than as a foundation WR1, which was the case in the 2024 fantasy football draft season. His floor should be 90 catches for 1,000 yards with five to seven touchdowns, creating some value at his lower price point in 2026.

Omar Cooper Jr.→ his ranking

Cooper announced himself in 2024 by leading the Big Ten in yards per catch (21.2), finishing with 28 catches for 594 yards and seven touchdowns while chipping in two carries (2/23/1). He built on that breakout in 2025, rounding out his game with Fernando Mendoza at quarterback (69 catches for 937 yards and 13 touchdowns, plus three rushes for 74 yards and a score).

A 10-catch, 207-yard, four-touchdown demolition of Indiana State in a 73-0 win was his highlight game, though his production dipped considerably over his final nine starts (2/2, 7/86/1, 6/32/1, 3/39/1, 3/64/1, 0/0, 3/45/1, 3/17/1, 5/71), where touchdowns (6) remained a big part of his stat line.

At the 2026 Combine, Cooper ran a 4.42 in the 40-yards dash, showcasing the speed that Indiana leaned on heavily, scheming him open on quick throws near the line of scrimmage, where he could do damage after the catch. His release is above average, and he brings a natural slot skill set to the NFL.

Route running is still a work in progress, but he's already a threat on slants, crossing routes, and isolated matchups downfield. Run blocking is a weak point. The traits, though, are hard to ignore. I see Antonio Brown in the way he creates separation, and Tyreek Hill in what he can do once he has space.

This home run hitter will be up and down in the NFL, making him a challenging player to time, even with WR2 snaps. My initial thought is 35 catches for 500 yards with a run at a handful of scores. Last year, only three players had more than 35 catches on the Jets (Mason Taylor – 44, Breece Hall – 36, and Garrett Wilson – 36).

Adonai Mitchell→ his ranking

Indianapolis used a second-round pick in 2024 on Mitchell, betting on a 4.34 speed profile and a 6'2", 205 lb. frame that checks every box for a red zone and deep-ball threat. He gets off the line quickly enough to beat press coverage, and his size gives him legitimate scoring upside inside the 20. The limitations show up in his route running, which isn't yet at the level of the better receivers in the NFL, and his hands are inconsistent: capable of highlight-reel grabs away from his body one play, then a bobble against tight coverage the next.

At Georgia over two seasons, he caught 38 of 71 targets for 560 yards and seven touchdowns before transferring to Texas, where an expanded opportunity in 2023 produced his best college season (55/845/11 on 92 targets). Three performances stood out in particular (10/141/1, 8/149/1, 6/109/1), offering a glimpse of what he can do when things click.

His transition to the NFL has been slow. The Colts used him on just 35.2% of snaps in his rookie season, and he finished with 23 catches on 55 targets for 312 yards and no touchdowns. A quiet debut that raised questions about his readiness without necessarily answering them.

The Colts traded Mitchell last October after producing minimal stats over eight games (9/152/0 on 16 targets – 3/96 in Week 4). A starting job with the Jets gave him much need experience at the pro level, resulting in two enticing outcomes (8/102/1 and 7/69/1). Unfortunately, Mitchell only caught 25 of his 59 targets (42.4%) in New York, with only 10 catches for 141 yards and no touchdowns on 37 targets in his other six games.

Tim Patrick→ his ranking

Patrick carved out a reliable backup role in Denver during the 2020 (51/742/6) and 2021 (53/734/5) seasons, consistently stepping up when injuries thinned the Broncos' receiver room. In 2021 alone, he delivered seven usable fantasy performances (4/39/1, 3/37/1, 5/98, 7/89, 3/42/1, 4/85/1, and 6/95). Then the injury spiral began — a torn ACL in his right knee wiped out 2022, and an Achilles injury claimed the following year entirely.

Denver cut him loose ahead of the 2024 season, and Detroit picked him up. The Lions worked him into a WR3 role at 55.2% snap share, producing 33 catches for 394 yards and three touchdowns on 44 targets. Nearly all of his fantasy value was concentrated in a two-week window (a 6/43/2 outing in Week 14 and a 4/30/1 follow-up in Week 15), combining for 15 targets between them. Outside of those two games, Detroit never looked his way more than four times in any single matchup.

A move to Jacksonville last season led to a much weaker role (WR5 snaps) for Patrick, even with the Jaguars having some wide receiver injuries. He caught 15 of his 24 targets for 187 yards and three touchdowns while offering playable stats in two games (3/20/1 and 5/78/1).

Kenyon Sadiq→ his ranking

Sadiq enters the draft off his best season (51 catches for 560 yards and eight touchdowns) and backed it up at the 2026 NFL Combine with a 4.39 40-yard dash and 26 reps on the bench press. At 6'3" and 240 lbs., he has the frame of an oversized receiver, though his 11.0 yards per catch in 2025 suggest Oregon was using him predominantly in the short and intermediate areas. His role in 2024 was limited (24/308/2, plus five carries for 24 yards), making his breakout feel somewhat like “where have you been?”

The tape makes a strong case regardless. His athleticism is immediately apparent, and he has reliable hands, helping him bring in off-target throws without flinching, even when coverage is tight. What separates him is what happens after the catch: Sadiq runs with a running back's mentality, and his combination of size, speed, and vision in the open field is genuinely difficult to scheme against.

The Jets’ offense will try to get him the ball in space: whether as a traditional tight end, an H-back, or a movable chess piece in the slot who should be able to exploit possible mismatches. Sadiq creates against linebackers, safeties, and any tight end asked to cover him. Pass blocking against elite edge rushers will be a real challenge, and that limitation may define how he's deployed early in his career. But as a receiving weapon, the ceiling is high enough to suggest he could reshape what the position looks like at the next level.

Update 6/3/2026: Sadiq has minor hernia surgery in late May. The Jets expected him to be on the field for training camp in July.

Mason Taylor→ his ranking

Taylor spent three seasons at LSU operating close to the line of scrimmage (10.1 career yards per catch tells that story clearly). Over 38 games, he totaled 129 catches for 1,308 yards and six touchdowns, with his most productive season coming in 2024 (55/546/2) on a team that threw the ball 534 times, the most in the SEC. He ranked third in receiving production on that roster, which speaks to both his role and his competition for targets.

His athleticism tested well at the 2025 NFL Combine, with a 4.65 40-yard dash ranked among the better times in this draft class at the position, and he put up 28 reps on the bench press. The physical tools are clearly there.

The refinement hasn't fully arrived yet. His route running lacks consistency. The tempo through his stems and his ability to sell breaks at the top of his routes both need sharpening. He relies on his quickness advantage over linebackers to create separation rather than technique, which will be a harder sell against better athletes in the NFL. His hands are a genuine asset, showing up most in contested catch situations and tight windows. Blocking effort and technique also need development before he can be trusted on every down.

The overall profile is one of a young, physically gifted tight end still growing into his game: the kind of player whose best football is likely ahead of him once coaching and repetition start to fill in the gaps.

Over 13 games in his rookie season, Taylor led the Jets in catches (44) while gaining 369 yards across 65 targets. He reached paydirt only once and gained 8.4 yards per catch. His best fantasy value came in three matchups (5/65, 9/67, and 5/34/1) when he received 27 combined targets. Taylor missed the final four games with a neck injury.

Cade York

After kicking his way out of the NFL in his rookie season (24-for-32 in field goal attempts with two missed extra points over 37 tries), York has the early inside job for the Jets in 2026. Over 23 games, he made 73.3% of his 45 field goals, with failure at three different ranges (30-to-39: 11-for-15, 40-to-49: 7-for-11, and 50+: 5-for-9).

Last season, New York scored only 30 touchdowns while creating 29 field goal chances. York will go undrafted in all fantasy teams until his leg has success on the field.