In the lead-up to the 2026 NFL Draft, there was a thought that the New York Jets could address the tight end position in Day 3, given the need for an upgrade at TE2. Last year, New York ran with Jeremy Ruckert as its TE2, who played alongside rookie Mason Taylor.  The Jets took Taylor in the second round, who had a solid first season despite the issues under center. The former LSU tight end had 44 receptions (65 targets) for 369 yards and a touchdown. Mason led the Jets in receptions and targets last season. He also missed the last four games due to a neck injury and had a bit of a drop issue, totaling eight. While the number of drops isn’t ideal, New York still has a good young pass catcher, who will hopefully take a bigger step in Year 2 with new QB Geno Smith and offensive coordinator Frank Reich.…