The Jets need a full-on talent infusion, and Reese might be the best overall player in this year's draft.

After drafting a pass rusher with the second overall pick, the Jets take a rugged people-mover at guard to continue their inside-out rebuild.

The Jets need playmakers across the board on defense. In case you haven't heard, they set NFL records for fewest turnovers (four) and interceptions (zero) in a season. Reese can't solve all of that, but he has Micah Parsons-esque potential as a college off-ball linebacker with the skills to be a dominant pass rusher. His ability to play at multiple spots would make him a fun chess piece for Aaron Glenn to deploy as he returns to calling plays on that side of the ball. If there was a quarterback worth taking here, the Jets would do it — but unfortunately, there isn't.

GM Darren Mougey worked the phones looking both to trade up and trade back and either accumulate assets or add a quarterback of the Tanner McKee/Mac Jones ilk. There were bites — especially since the Jets aren't quite ready to dip into their stock of 2027 draft picks. The Jets hoped for one of Makai Lemon, Carnell Tate or Jordyn Tyson to fall here, but because they didn't, they'll be just fine with the next-best wideout on the board in Boston, a big-bodied talent who would complement Garrett Wilson well in the new Frank Reich-run offense.

As NFL defenses continue to evolve, positional versatility is becoming more valuable, and Arvell Reese provides that. He can play all three linebacker spots, fit any scheme, and is as good off the ball as he is rushing off the edge. In other words, he's the kind of player likely to come off the board early.

Projected trade: It's possible the Jets could go for a QB with their second first-round pick, but I have them targeting another WR for whoever their quarterback ends up being in 2026 and beyond. Jordyn Tyson essentially was the Arizona State passing attack, receiving roughly 125% of the team's targets. Everybody knew where the Sun Devils were trying to get the ball, and nobody could keep Tyson from getting it.

Best Pick: I love second-round tight end Mason Taylor. He is going to be a big-time pass catcher in their offense. They needed that in the worst way.

Worst Pick: I get the pick of tackle Armand Membou in the first, but I didn't love his tape as much as most analysts did. He's raw. There is talent, but he needs some work.

The Skinny: They added some good football players in Membou, Taylor and third-round corner Azareye'h Thomas. But they all have some questions. I do like fourth-round safety Malachi Moore. He will be a nice player.

Top needs entering the draft: Offensive tackle, tight end and wide receiver

The Aaron Rodgers era is over in New York, and the Jets are on to Justin Fields, who signed a two-year, $40 million deal with $30 million guaranteed. But to have any hope of avoiding a 15th straight season without the playoffs, they had to get more help on offense around Fields at the draft. They were 20th in yards per play last season (5.2), and the arrow wasn't necessarily pointing up coming out of free agency after losing Davante Adams, Morgan Moses and Tyler Conklin.

New GM Darren Mougey and new coach Aaron Glenn didn't waste any time, though, tackling one of the roster's biggest issues with Armand Membou. He will replace Moses at right tackle, joining Olu Fashanu to form a really good tackle duo. You might see "right tackle" and think run blocker, and yes, he's good in that department. But Membou also has the quickness and pop to improve the pass protection in a hurry.

Looking at the Jets' options in Round 1, I was between Membou and tight end Tyler Warren. New York went Membou, but it got Mason Taylor on Friday. Consider that Jets tight ends averaged 8.1 yards per reception last season, last in the league. Fields excels at throwing to his tight ends, and Taylor is a reliable pass catcher. He has 6-foot-5 size to come down with end zone throws and the route-running traits to pick up key first downs.

Cornerback Azareye'h Thomas is strong in press coverage and has the speed to stick on receivers. The Jets will use him opposite Sauce Gardner. Getting him at No. 73 represents value, too. I had Thomas ranked 47th, and he probably would have been a first-rounder if he ran better at his pro day.

Those three picks were the start of an "A" draft class. But the Day 3 picks didn't muster much. Receiver Arian Smith has speed, but his hands aren't consistent. I had him ranked as WR33. Jalen Royals, Elic Ayomanor and Jaylin Lane were still available when Smith went No. 110. Edge rusher Tyler Baron is a decent fifth-rounder, but the Jets didn't maximize those four picks in the fourth and fifth rounds.