The New York Giants have been linked to a potential move up the draft board, but now the other team from New York has apparently decided to crash the party. The Jets have reportedly entered the race for the Tennessee Titans' No. 1 overall pick, setting up a potential bidding war between the two Big Apple franchises.
The Giants have been linked to a move up from No. 3, with general manager Joe Schoen keeping all options on the table to secure a franchise quarterback. But now, the Jets—who currently hold the No. 7 pick—are making noise about jumping up as well. With Aaron Rodgers on his way out, their quarterback room is just as barren as the Giants’, and it appears they don’t want to wait and see how the draft board falls.
This adds an entirely new layer of intrigue. The Titans are rumored to be shopping the pick, and while the Giants have the edge in terms of trade cost, the Jets' willingness to be aggressive could make things really interesting for the G-Men.
The Jets are joining the Giants in the hunt for the No. 1 overall pick
If the Giants want to move up from No. 3 to No. 1, the cost could be relatively modest compared to past draft trades. A deal would likely include a third-rounder, a fifth-rounder, and a 2026 day two pick—not exactly a franchise-crippling price if Schoen truly believes in Miami's Cam Ward or Colorado's Shedeur Sanders.
The Jets, on the other hand, would most likely have a much steeper climb from No. 7. Moving up six spots would almost certainly require their 2026 first-round pick as part of the deal, along with multiple mid-rounders either this year or next.
Simply put, the Giants have the cleaner path to the Titans' pick. Tennessee could move down just two spots and still land a blue-chip talent like Penn State's Abdul Carter or Colorado's Travis Hunter. Meanwhile, a drop to No. 7 would take them out of the elite tier of prospects, making the Jets’ offer a much tougher sell—unless, of course, the draft haul is too good to refuse.
The Giants still have the inside track, but the Jets’ involvement means they may have to move quickly. If Schoen and the front office were hoping to negotiate a deal on their terms, that luxury might be fading. The last thing they want is to be outbid by their crosstown rival and watch the Jets take the quarterback they were targeting. After the Matthew Stafford trade fell through, the Giants simply cannot afford to be passive. It's time to take the reigns and make a move.
For now, the waiting game continues. But with both New York teams locked in a high-stakes showdown for the top pick, things are about to get very, very interesting.