The New York Jets have some work to do in the 2026 NFL Draft, and one of the biggest needs that will likely be addressed is the quarterback position.
Aaron Glenn has indicated the team will likely add a rookie. But the question now becomes when that rookie will be taken, and who will it be?
According to ESPN's Rich Cimini, the Jets are predicted to take their QB in the fourth round, with the 6-foot-5 Penn State quarterback Drew Allar being the one fans should keep a close eye on this draft season.
Jets linked to Drew Allar with likely 4th round pick
"Fill in the blank: The Jets will draft a quarterback in the __ round. Fourth," Cimini writes. "Keep an eye out for Drew Allar (Penn State), who recently held a private workout at the Jets' facility."
Cimini's commentary on the Jets' draft plans is very noteworthy for two reasons. He is mentioning the fourth round, which is the Jets' first picks after their top-four selections, as the time for New York to add a quarterback.
And with Cimini linking the Jets to Allar, the developmental quarterback out of Penn State who is 6-foot-5, 228 pounds, there is some extra intrigue into the Jets' pick in Round 4 now.
Allar wouldn't be a terrible backup option for a year or two behind Geno Smith. His arm is very strong, but he struggles with accuracy and needs a bit of work to turn into a starting-caliber quarterback in the NFL.
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If Smith starts for most of the year, Allar could get a few games in by the end of the season to see how his development has come along.
He's a high-upside, low-floor quarterback prospect. But, for the Jets, he'd be the perfect dart-throw during this year's draft.
The worst-case scenario is that Allar isn't good in the NFL, but using a fourth-rounder on such a player would be a worthwhile try, especially at a position as important as QB. In the best case, he's a starter in the NFL, and they would have gotten him in the fourth round.
Jets fans should keep an eye out for any Allar to the Jets rumors, as Cimini's comments point to the Jets using a fourth-round pick to take the Penn State QB this year.
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