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Jets Should Wait for QB in Late Rounds, Cole Payton a Steal
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The New York Jets should wait for a rookie quarterback in the late rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft, with ESPN analyst Ben Solak recommending Cole Payton from North Dakota State as a fifth-round gem. Solak doubts the Jets will spend high on a quarterback this year, suggesting they stick with Geno Smith as the starter and take a low-risk swing on a developmental guy like Payton, who is a Taysom Hill type with impressive rushing and passing stats. The Jets hold prime spots for pass rushers, receivers, corners, or line help in the early rounds, and the 2027 draft looks stacked at quarterback, making it a wise decision to wait for the late rounds.
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