In 2024, the Jets had been linked to tight end Brock Bowers, who the team ended up passing up on, instead drafting tackle Olu Fashanu. Bowers was drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders and had a standout rookie season, hauling in nearly 1,200 passing yards and earning Pro Bowl and first-time All-Pro honors.

Armand Membou is the name on the minds of New York Jets fans. Membou, an offensive lineman from Missouri, was New York's top selection at No. 7 overall in Round 1 of the 2025 NFL draft. As the team's first pick at this year's draft, Membou will have a chance to make an impact with the Jets. You'll want to get to know such a player now.

The team selected LSU tight end Mason Taylor with the 42nd pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Taylor is the son of NFL Hall of Famer Jason Taylor, who notably played for the team in 2010. That season was the last time the Jets made the postseason.