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New York Jets 7 round 2025 NFL mock draft headlined by Aaron Rodgers replacement

New York Jets 7 round 2025 NFL mock draft headlined by Aaron Rodgers replacement
The New York Jets remain in a rut under owner Woody Johnson. The only way out is to get lucky with their next head coaching search and uncover a true franchise quarterback. The odds are long if history is any indicator, but our Jets 2025 NFL mock draft looks to accomplish the impossible.
We went seven rounds and came out with a stacked class that aggressively improves a roster needing several impact contributors.
New York Jets 7-Round 2025 NFL Mock Draft
Round 1, No. 8 Overall: Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama
There’s no question that Jalen Milroe is this class’ top wildcard. The dynamic athlete isn’t polished enough as a passer to rely upon for 40 dropbacks a game, but an offense that gets him on the move and simplifies his leverage reads can be explosive. Much like Anthony Richardson, Milroe’s raw tools are too good to be given a chance to develop.
Why not New York? Assuming they hit on the coach, Milroe offers an upside better than anyone else, and there’s more to tangibly like than other recent busts like Sam Darnold and Zach Wilson. Milroe needs his own Kevin O’Connell to avoid a Darnold arc, though.
Round 2, No. 41 Overall: Cameron Williams, OT, Texas
The Jets have a solid offensive line after dumping major resources into it, but Morgan Moses is the last veteran who can be replaced. Olu Fashanu has struggled, as expected, in his rookie campaign. The same will happen for Cameron Williams.
However, Williams’ upside is similar to Fashanu’s. Every roster aims to have franchise bookends with elite athleticism. Getting him on Day 2 would be a huge win for the front office.
Round 3, No. 95 Overall: Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State
A fringe first-round defender on my board, Darien Porter is a receiver convert who plays cornerback with fluidity, physicality, and ball-hawking ability. The 6-foot-4 defender can benefit from playing with a talented surrounding cast, most notably Sauce Gardner, while he gets valuable snaps. However, like Tariq Woolen, Porter might not be as far off as we think.
Allowing only 20 receptions on 41 targets throughout his career, Porter is an ideal zone defender. There’s some game-planning needed to compensate for that, but this price point is too good to ignore.
Round 4, No. 110 Overall: Tate Ratledge, IOL, Georgia
Who doesn’t love depth? The Jets are set for now along the interior of their line, but an injury can quickly derail the unit. Tate Ratledge has the power at 320 pounds and the experience to trust and fill in as a guard if he needs to. He was the top player available when my pick came around.
Round 5, No. 145 Overall: Antwaun Powell-Ryland, EDGE, Virginia Tech
Despite repeated investments along the defensive line, there’s always a need for depth. New York’s sudden decline along the front has made this a much more pressing need than expected. But the board fell how it did, and this was the best chance to get a contributor.
A hyper-productive presence over the last few seasons, Antwaun Powell-Ryland is primarily a third-down option. His run defense is lacking, but he’s quick at 252 pounds, so there’s value to be had with a rotational presence.
Round 5, No. 161 Overall: Zane Durant, DT, Penn State
Undersized defensive tackles are tough to project, as most guys under 6-foot-2 and 290 pounds go on Day 3. However, Zane Durant’s film is good enough to justify taking him in the top 100. This is another surprising value addition to a position lacking depth.
Durant is well-balanced and quick, providing a spark on all three-downs. He may not declare for the 2025 class, though.
Round 6, No. 184 Overall: Jamon Dumas-Johnson, LB, Kentucky
Primarily a run-game hammer and occasionally decent pass-rusher, Jamon Dumas-Johnson is your typical two-down Day 3 linebacker addition. There’s special teams value and potential starting upside in his specific role, and C.J. Mosley’s departure means the Jets could use a functional body.
Round 6, No. 207 Overall: Ja’Corey Brooks, WR, Louisville
Our team is higher on Ja’Corey Brooks than this, as receivers who are 6-foot-3, have an elite recruiting pedigree, and have an elite contested catch rate are always given chances. Brooks does a lot of things really well, and the former Alabama playmaker has proven to be a creative and explosive presence. He may not see the field right away, but getting a developmental young guy this late is good business