As the 2025 NFL Combine gets underway this week, new Jets general manager Darren Mougey will get the opportunity to earn some invaluable intel into some of the elite prospects while also scouring the pool of lesser-known prospects for some potential bargains.
Importantly, this will be the first opportunity for NFL decision-makers to get a direct look at some of the underclassmen in this year's draft who weren't eligible to play in any All-Star games.
Let's identify some players at positions of need who the Jets could be paying special attention to...
Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart
While top quarterback prospects often refuse to throw at the combine, Dart has confirmed that he will participate fully.
The Jets already got a good chance to look at Dart in action at the Senior Bowl, but the combine will be a good opportunity for him to further showcase his arm talent.
Dart is trying to establish himself as a first-round pick, and some analysts feel that the Jets might be a candidate to trade up for him -- even if they sign or trade for a veteran quarterback during the offseason.
Tennessee DT Omarr Norman-Lott
Most draft analysts consider this to be one of the deepest in years in terms of defensive tackle talent, so it would be surprising to see the Jets come out of the draft without adding a potential starter to pair with Quinnen Williams.
While his statistical production was arguably underwhelming, Norman-Lott generated pressure at a consistent rate, with 9.5 sacks over the past two seasons. He also displayed good explosiveness on film, which could translate to some impressive workout numbers this week.
LSU OT Will Campbell
The Jets return four of their five starting offensive linemen from this past season's second half but will look to fill the right tackle position. A first-round tackle should not be ruled out, based on the way the Detroit Lions -- where Aaron Glenn and some of his new Jets coaching staff came from -- built their offensive line.
Campbell's workouts will be important, but his measurements might be even more important.
Scouting reports suggest that some teams are concerned that his arms are too short to be an effective tackle at the NFL level. If his arm length proves to be shorter than 33 inches, some teams will view him as a guard only. However, if he hits that benchmark, he could be the first offensive lineman selected.
Texas WR Isaiah Bond
Aaron Rodgers' departure has most analysts assuming that Davante Adams and Allen Lazard will both be leaving the Jets during the offseason, too, which would leave Gang Green short on proven talent to pair with Garrett Wilson.
Although they will undoubtedly address this need in free agency, that doesn't mean they won't also be tempted to add a rookie to the mix. If the former Lions coaches on the Jets’ offensive staff are keen to turn the Jets' system into something similar to that of Detroit, then they'll need to stock up on playmakers.
Bond is a speedster who is currently projected to be selected on Day 2. If he runs a fast time and looks good in drills at the combine, he'll be more likely to establish himself as someone the Jets have high up on their board.
Penn State TE Tyler Warren
Warren is one player some analysts have linked to the Jets as a potential selection with the seventh overall pick, and would meet the stock-up-on-playmakers criteria identified above.
Analysts believe that he could be a productive weapon from the jump at the NFL level, much like Brock Bowers was last season. Warren will be looking to prove that he's not just a one-year wonder, having broken out with a 104-catch season in 2024.
Over the years, there have been plenty of draft prospects from Penn State who posted incredible numbers at the combine and raised their stocks dramatically in the process.
While excellent workout numbers by no means guarantee a successful career, elite workout numbers could prompt some teams to consider Warren as potentially an even better prospect than Bowers due to his superior blocking ability.
