Jets top the early 2026 draft grades with an A+ haul

USA TODAY’s Nate Davis grades all 32 teams’ 2026 NFL draft classes, awarding the New York Jets an A+ and a spread of A/B grades across the league. Notable Jets picks include David Bailey, Kenyon Sadiq, Omar Cooper, D’Angelo Ponds and Cade Klubnik, with several other teams (e.g., Raiders, Giants, Browns) posting strong showings. Many clubs land mid-range B grades while a few hit C-level marks, and two teams fall below that range. The piece emphasizes a holistic, trades-inclusive evaluation rather than judging the draft purely by individual players, given the picks are years away.