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Why the Jets have to wait until 2027 to draft their franchise QB

Story byAdam ZagoriaFri, January 16, 2026 at 2:44 PM UTC·2 min readWith Oregon’s Dante Moore remaining in college, the Jets will have to wait until 2027 to draft their franchise quarterback. Moore, the projected No. 2 pick to the Jets in several mock drafts, announced earlier this week he plans to remain in college for another season, enabling him to gain more experience before turning pro. Moore has 20 career college starts, and draft experts believe you generally need 25-30 to properly prepare for the pro game. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThat leaves the Jets without a franchise quarterback at the No.

Why the Jets have to wait until 2027 to draft their franchise QB

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Key Highlights

  • 2 spot.
  • They are currently projected to take Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese, per Tankathon. com.“Because [Indiana’s] Fernando Mendoza should be expected to go No.
  • 1 overall to the Las Vegas Raiders, that’s going to leave teams like the New York Jets, the Arizona Cardinals, potentially the Cleveland Browns once again looking for a quarterback,” ESPN NFL Draft expert Matt Miller said Thursday on “SportsCenter.”“Those teams are now left without that clear cut No.
  • 2 quarterback in this class, and there was even an opportunity for Dante Moore to become the No.
  • 1 quarterback in this class.
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