The New York Jets hold two first-round picks in April’s NFL draft: their own, currently slotted at No. 3 overall, and the Indianapolis Colts’ pick at No. 18.

In Mock Draft Database’s latest consensus mock draft, New York lands its quarterback at No. 3 overall before circling back later in the round at No. 18 and selecting a much-needed offensive weapon.

Here’s how picks 11-20 shake out in MDD’s latest consensus projection as of Jan. 3, 2026 (which accumulates all available mock draft info into a consensus):

  • 11. Miami Dolphins: Makai Lemon, WR, USC (24% of picks)
  • 12. Los Angeles Rams: Jermod McCoy, RB, Tennessee (38% of picks)
  • 13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State (42% of picks)
  • 14. Dallas Cowboys: David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech (19% of picks)
  • 15. Detroit Lions: Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU (5% of picks)
  • 16. Baltimore Ravens: Olaivavega Ioane, IOL, Penn State (25% of picks)
  • 17. Minnesota Vikings: Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson (42% of picks)
  • 18. New York Jets (via Indianapolis Colts): Denzel Boston, WR, Washington (19% of picks)
  • 19. Carolina Panthers: Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon (30% of picks)
  • 20. Pittsburgh Steelers: Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama (20% of picks)

During his first two seasons at Washington, Boston played behind three current NFL players in Rome Odunze, Jalen McMillan, and Ja’Lynn Polk. Over that span, he played in 17 games and hauled in just seven receptions for 66 yards and one rushing touchdown.

Over the past two seasons, however, he has made a name for himself. Across 25 games, the South Hill, Washington native has reeled in 125 receptions for 1,715 yards and 20 touchdowns.

Standing at 6-foot-4 and 209 pounds, Boston is a smooth mover who often converts on his contested opportunities. This season, he came down with a whopping 10-of-13 contested catches, a 76.9% clip.

It is clear that the Jets must devote premium resources to upgrading their wide receiver room. With one game remaining, Garrett Wilson leads the team in receiving yards at just 396. He has not recorded a catch since October.

The New York Jets owe it to their future rookie quarterback to surround him with as many weapons as possible, and selecting Denzel Boston would be a strong step in that direction.