Grading each of the Jets rookies a quarter of the way through the 2026 season

The Jet Press writer Stephen Parello evaluated the New York Jets' 2026 draft class through the first four weeks of the NFL season. Top picks received mixed assessments, with second overall pick David Bailey earning a B-minus grade for strong run defense despite limited pass rushing, while tight end Kenyon Sadiq earned a B grade highlighted by a 105-yard performance in Week 3.

Several other rookies experienced limited action due to health or depth chart positioning. First-round receiver Omar Cooper Jr. received an incomplete grade after suffering a high-ankle sprain on his first career touch, while backup quarterback Cade Klubnik earned a B grade for winning the backup role during the preseason.