If things don’t unfold as hoped for the New York Jets with the No. 16 overall selection in the first round, the team could have multiple chances to move down the board.

Ian Rapoport recently noted that the Jets are positioned directly ahead of the Detroit Lions, who hold the No. 17 pick. Because of that positioning, teams interested in offensive tackles may attempt to trade up with New York to secure one before Detroit is on the clock.

According to Rapoport, many around the league believe the Lions have a strong need at offensive tackle. While Detroit has indicated it may not necessarily target that position, several teams still expect them to. Behind the Lions are franchises like the Carolina Panthers, Philadelphia Eagles, and San Francisco 49ers—all organizations that have evaluated the top offensive tackle prospects closely. Because of this, one of those teams might attempt to leapfrog Detroit in the draft order to secure a lineman before the Lions get the chance.

Rapoport also pointed out that the Jets have historically been open to making trades during the draft, which makes their No. 16 pick an appealing spot for teams wanting to move up.

Of course, trading down would probably only come into play if the Jets cannot land one of their top targets. Ideally, they would see a preferred wide receiver or pass catcher fall to them at No. 16, or perhaps even move up to secure one. Still, dropping back a few spots could serve as a practical backup strategy.

During the “Jets Collective” podcast, ESPN reporter Rich Cimini highlighted that New York already feels comfortable at offensive tackle thanks to Olumuyiwa Fashanu and Armand Membou. Because that position is not a pressing need, the Jets are in a good position to trade down if another team becomes desperate for a tackle.

Cimini explained that a run on offensive linemen could begin in the middle of the first round. Teams like the New York Giants, Miami Dolphins, Baltimore Ravens, and the Lions could all be considering tackles. If that happens, the Jets could move back several spots and still land a player they like—potentially someone such as Denzel Boston—while adding an extra draft pick in the process.

Veteran draft analyst Todd McShay echoed that idea during an appearance on The Rich Eisen Show, suggesting the Jets are a prime candidate for a trade-down scenario for teams eager to draft ahead of Detroit.

One team that could be particularly aggressive is the Eagles, who currently own the No. 23 overall pick. Based on the traditional NFL draft value chart, the Jets’ No. 16 pick carries a value of about 1,000 points, while Philadelphia’s No. 23 selection is valued at 760 points.

To close that 240-point gap, the Eagles would likely need to include an additional pick—roughly equivalent to an early third-rounder.

Interestingly, Philadelphia holds the No. 68 overall selection in the third round, which almost perfectly matches that value difference. That pick actually once belonged to the Jets before it was sent to the Eagles as part of the trade involving Haason Reddick.

If a deal like that were to happen, New York would not only move down the board but also regain a draft choice it previously gave up—an ironic twist that could bring things full circle.