Jets Reportedly Eyeing 'Impact Defender' with No. 7 Pick amid 2025 NFL Draft Rumors

The New York Jets are reportedly looking to upgrade their defense through this year's NFL Draft.

Per ESPN's Matt Miller, the Jets "were mentioned as a team that wants an impact defender" with the No. 7 pick. Miller added that New York "most importantly desires a culture-building leader."

Miller suggested that the defender the Jets seek could be Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker, the No. 11 overall player on the final big board from Bleacher Report's NFL Scouting Department.

Walker, who spent three seasons with the Bulldogs, recorded 61 tackles, 6.5 sacks and 2.5 passes defended in 2024.

Miller also said Penn State tight end Tyler Warren or Texas cornerback Jahdae Barron could be options for the Jets "based on what scouts are saying."

Bleacher Report's NFL Scouting Department projects the Jets to take offensive tackle Armand Membou out of Missouri to get some added protection for new quarterback Justin Fields.

Who the Jets will end up with will be decided on Thursday, but they're hoping to get a player that can help shift things in the right direction after years of struggles.