Jets 2026 NFL draft target: Scouting report for DT Gracen Halton
Oklahoma defensive tackle Gracen Halton could be a player to watch for the New York Jets ahead of the 2026 NFL draft.
As things stand, the Jets hold nine picks in the draft, including two first-rounders (No. 2 and No. 16), and two second-rounders (No. 33 and No. 44).
If things hold there, general manager Darren Mougey and the Jets front office could have plenty of options to consider when turning in their selection cards.
During the run up to the draft, which starts April 23, Jets Wire will compile information on prospects Buffalo could have interest in. Specifically, what scouting reports and draft profiles say about their game.
Halton, who had a private workout with the Jets, is up next in our prospect previews.
Here's a rundown of what experts are saying about his game:
DT Gracen Halton | Oklahoma | Senior
Vitals
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 293 lbs
Age: 22.2
Pros
- Moves laterally to stop runs in their gap
- Effective in stunts and twists; quick and bendy
- Gets off the ball fast
- Swim move can help him get into the backfield quickly
Cons
- Shorter arms for inconsistent block-shedding
- Undersized
- Can get caught standing straight up
Stats
2025 stats (13 GP):
- 33 combined tackles, 7 TFL, 3.5 sacks, 2 passes defensed, 1 fumble recovery (returned for TD), 1 forced fumble.
Career Stats (47 GP):
- 84 combined tackles, 17.5 TFL, 8.5 sacks, 2 passes defended, 2 fumble recoveries, 3 forced fumbles.
2025 PFF grade:
- 84.7.
PFF grade over the last three seasons:
- 78.5.
Consensus rank
Draft stock: Round 4
Highlight reel
Gracen Halton (6’2 295) Oklahoma
+ 8.5 sacks over the past two years
+ Alignment versatility
+ High effort player
+ 10.2% stop rate as a run defender
+ Active hands
+ Good athlete on tape
+ Timing to shoot gaps
+ 30 pressures in 2025 (29 in 2024)
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