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Jets Reinstate Geno Smith, Target 2027 QB Draft

7/25/2026

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Jets Reinstate Smith

The New York Jets reinstated veteran quarterback Geno Smith for the 2026 NFL season.
The Jets overhauled offense and defense and added three 2026 first-round picks.
Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox said the Jets own three 2027 first-round picks and view the class—including Arch Manning, Dante Moore and Darian Mensah—as their long-term quarterback answer.
If Smith regresses in 2026, the Jets could use a first-round pick on a quarterback.

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Robinson Projected Toppick

Ellis Robinson IV posted 23 tackles, 4 interceptions and a 70.4 PFF run-defense grade entering 2026, projecting him as a top-pick thanks to his elite instincts.
Jamari Sharpe logged 85 tackles, 14 pass breakups and an 85.2 PFF coverage grade in 2025, drawing comparisons to D’Angelo Ponds.
Jyaire Hill recorded 79 tackles, 13 pass breakups and a 78.9 PFF coverage grade, praised for speed and fluid lower-body mechanics.

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Jets Reinstate Smith

The New York Jets reinstated veteran quarterback Geno Smith for the 2026 NFL season.
The Jets overhauled offense and defense and added three 2026 first-round picks.
Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox said the Jets own three 2027 first-round picks and view the class—including Arch Manning, Dante Moore and Darian Mensah—as their long-term quarterback answer.
If Smith regresses in 2026, the Jets could use a first-round pick on a quarterback.

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