Jets hold pro day meeting with dynamic LB prospect
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The New York Jets underwent some changes at linebacker this offseason. The team parted ways with starter Quincy Williams, who signed a contract with the Cleveland Browns in free agency. General manager Darren Mougey responded to that departure by signing Demario Davis, a veteran linebacker who reunites with the Jets after previously playing for head coach Aaron Glenn. Davis projects as a strong culture fit and locker room leader.
The Jets could stand to improve at linebacker. Right now, they're reliant on back-end players like Kiko Mauigoa and Mykal Walker to make an impact. The 2026 NFL draft represents an opportunity to target another linebacker capable of being a future starter.
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Mougey and his scouting staff are doing their homework on an intriguing prospect. In a recent interview, Cincinnati linebacker Jake Golday said the Jets planned to meet with him face-to-face at his recent pro day (3/24) showcase.
"The New York Jets and Giants will be in town to meet me at pro day," Golday told NFL Draft On SI. "That’s just a snapshot. I’ve met with a bunch of teams."
Golday has been a fast-rising prospect. He initially played EDGE rusher at Central Arkansas before beginning a transition to linebacker. He went to Cincinnati and continued making a position change. This past season, Golday broke out at linebacker by recording a career-high 104 tackles.
Golday projects as a potential second-round pick.
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