The New York Jets have traded back into the first round of the NFL Draft, acquiring a selection from the San Francisco 49ers, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The Jets were originally scheduled to pick at the start of the second round with the No. 33 overall selection but moved up to secure a pick before the end of the night.
As a result of the trade, the San Francisco 49ers have moved out of the first round entirely. The Jets are now officially on the clock to make their selection. The aggressive move suggests the Jets front office identified a specific prospect they were unwilling to wait for until the draft resumed on Friday.
Specific details regarding the full draft pick compensation exchanged between the two teams have not yet been finalized or released. This move marks a significant shift in the late stages of the draft's opening round as teams jockey for position to secure fifth-year options on incoming rookies.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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