Jets acquire No. 3 overall pick of 2018 draft from Colts

It appears the New York Jets are hunting for a quarterback in 2018 NFL Draft.

The team announced Saturday it has acquired the No. 3 overall pick of the draft in a trade with the Indianapolis Colts. The Jets are sending their sixth, 37th and 49th overall selections in this year's draft and their second-rounder in 2019 to Indianapolis.

By moving up from No. 6 to No. 3, the Jets will almost certainly try to draft a quarterback with their first pick. Sam Darnold, Josh Rosen, Josh Allen and Baker Mayfield are among the most likely candidates to land with the Jets. The deal also could play a role in who the Browns select at No. 1 overall -- they could potentially take a QB with the top pick instead of combine standout Saquon Barkley.

According to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, the Jets explored all options before pulling off Saturday's trade with the Colts -- general manager Mike Maccagnan even looked at the possibility of trying to pull off a deal with the Browns for No. 1.

In addition, Colts general manager Chris Ballard fielded calls from multiple quarterback-needy teams before feeling comfortable with the Jets' offer, Rapoport added. With the trade, the Colts have amassed quite a war chest of picks in this year's draft as they look to address several issues on both sides of the ball: