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Jets Shockingly Predicted To Draft Polarizing QB With Top Draft Pick

The Jets could land Shedeur Sanders with their first-round pick.
Zach Pressnell|
Oct 19, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffalos quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Oct 19, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffalos quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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New York Jets

The New York Jets struggled tremendously last season, but this struggle isn't completely in vain. New York landed the No. 7 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft because of their horrendous season under two head coaches and veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

With this top ten pick, the Jets have been connected to a lot of different players. After signing quarterback Justin Fields in free agency, it seems like this pick is likely to be used on a weapon for Fields to throw to, potentially either Tetairoa McMillan or Tyler Warren.

But some draft experts see it a different way.

CBS Sports' Chris Trapasso recently made a very bold prediction in his post-free agency mock draft. Not only does Trapasso predict Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders will fall out of the top five picks, but he predicts Sanders will be selected by the Jets at pick No. 7.

"The Jets plan for the future at the quarterback spot and prepare for a Sanders/Justin Fields quarterback battle that'll surely grab headlines in August," Trapasso wrote.

The Jets shouldn't chase another quarterback with Fields on the roster. Fields is still just 26 years old and has a lot of talent.

But if Sanders falls into their lap at pick No. 7, nobody will blame them for drafting the Colorado signal caller.

Sanders is a very talented quarterback prospect with an elite arm and projectable athleticism. He has the potential to turn into an All-Pro quarterback in the right system. For this reason, most draft experts expect Sanders to be selected in the top three picks.

If he's available at pick No. 7, there's a real chance the Jets take a shot on him and create the most entertaining quarterback battle of the offseason.

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Zach Pressnell
ZACH PRESSNELL

Zach Pressnell has experience covering all major US sports at both the professional and collegiate levels. He’s produced content for FanSided, Blog Red Machine, The Game Haus, Bethany College Athletics and the Bethany College online newspaper, He graduated from Bethany College (WV) with a degree in Communications and Media Arts, specializing in Sports Journalism. Pressnell was also a four-year member of the baseball team where he earned himself All-PAC recognition as a pitcher (and a cool Tommy John surgery scar). Now, Pressnell specializes in NFL and MLB coverage for Sports Illustrated’s “On SI” network among others. For all business/marketing inquiries regarding "New York Jets On SI," please reach out to Scott Neville: scott@wtfsports.org

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