Jets selected Florida State DT Darrell Jackson Jr. with the No. 103 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Jets add another defensive player after being one of the worst defenses in the NFL last year under head coach Aaron Glenn. Jackson Jr. (6’5/315) is a massive, long-levered interior presence whose 93.5% run-defense tackle share and 93.9% tackle efficiency underscore his ability to consistently be around the football in the trenches. He logged 46 tackles with 4 TFL, 1 sack and 6 run stops in 2025, operating more as a space-eating anchor than a disruptive penetrator (4 havoc plays). Jackson flashes the ability to two-gap with his length, using his 7-foot-plus wingspan to lock out blockers and clog rushing lanes. However, his high pad level, narrow base and inconsistent hand timing lead to reps where he’s uprooted or washed out, limiting his down-to-down consistency despite rare physical tools.
